The provision of public goods gives rise to
A)positive externalities, as does the use of common resources.
B)positive externalities, whereas the use of common resources gives rise to negative externalities.
C)negative externalities, whereas the use of common resources gives rise to positive externalities.
D)negative externalities, as does the use of common resources.

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Public goods create positive externalities because they benefit everyone, while common resources often lead to overuse and depletion, resulting in negative externalities.

The Provision of Public Goods Gives Rise to