A global-positioning anti-theft device installed by one car owner can produce a positive spillover to other citizens in a community. Discuss the impact on the: (v) Market equilibrium level of output (vi)  Efficient level of output

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A global-positioning anti-theft device installed by one car owner can produce a positive spillover to other citizens in a community. Discuss the impact on the:

(v) Market equilibrium level of output

(vi)  Efficient level of output

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The externalities refer to the impact on the third party which can be a positive impact or a negative impact according to the situation caused. The people indulge in making a positive impact as they need to protect themselves as well while the industries indulge in a negative impact because they might be earning profits.

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  1. The market equilibrium level of the output will increase as if one car owner installs the device and has a positive spillover on the others then other citizens in the community would also be beneficial in this and will lead to demanding the item. This will increase the demand and the increases demand will meet the increased supply.
  2. The efficient level of the output will also improve because this level shows the marginal benefit of the company and the firms producing it and the amount of positive externality the citizens of the community get.
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