Which of the following describes an external benefit resulting from an individual's purchase of a winter flu shot?
A)A flu shot is less expensive than the cost of treatment when you get the flu.
B)The income of doctors increases when you get a flu shot.
C)A flu shot reduces the likelihood that others will catch the flu from you.
D)A flu shot reduces the likelihood that you will miss work as a result of sickness, and, therefore, you will earn more income.

Question

Which of the following describes an external benefit resulting from an individual's purchase of a winter flu shot?
A)​A flu shot is less expensive than the cost of treatment when you get the flu.
B)​The income of doctors increases when you get a flu shot.
C)​A flu shot reduces the likelihood that others will catch the flu from you.
D)​A flu shot reduces the likelihood that you will miss work as a result of sickness, and, therefore, you will earn more income.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The external benefit is that getting a flu shot reduces the likelihood that others will catch the flu from you, helping to prevent the spread of illness within the community. The other options do not describe an external benefit.

Which of the Following Describes an External Benefit Resulting from an Individual's