Which of the following is a positive externality?
A)inoculations against a disease that reduce the likelihood of transmitting it to others
B)phosphates from laundry detergents
C)litter from fast food containers
D)ozone depletion due to the production of fast food containers
E)the greenhouse effect

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Inoculations against a disease benefit not only the person receiving the vaccination, but also those around them by reducing the likelihood of transmission. This is an example of a positive externality, where a market transaction benefits third parties who are not directly involved in the transaction.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Externality