A beekeeper's hives are located in an orchard where the bees gather nectar to produce honey and simultaneously pollinate the orchard, which increases the yield of fruit. This benefits:
A) only the owner of the orchard.
B) only the beekeeper.
C) the beekeeper, but it creates a negative externality because the bees are a hazard to the orchard owner.
D) both the beekeeper and the orchard owner.

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The beekeeper's hives in the orchard benefit both the beekeeper and the orchard owner. The bees produce honey for the beekeeper, while also pollinating the orchard, which increases the yield of fruit for the orchard owner. This is a mutually beneficial relationship.

A Beekeeper's Hives Are Located in an Orchard Where the Bees