Which activity will most likely result in an external benefit?
A) a student buys a used car so they can deliver pizzas at night
B) a group of children clean up a local neighbourhood park
C) a teenager purchases a book to read on the weekend
D) a parent buys their child a new snow suit

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The activity that will result in an external benefit is one that produces a benefit for society as a whole, not just for the individual engaging in the activity. Option B, where a group of children clean up a local neighbourhood park, will result in an external benefit as it improves the environment for the entire community, not just for the children doing the cleanup.

Which Activity Will Most Likely Result in an External Benefit