A positive externality or spillover benefit occurs when:

A. product differentiation increases the variety of products available to consumers.
B. the benefits associated with a product exceed those accruing to people who consume it.
C. a firm does not bear all of the costs of producing a good or service.
D. firms earn positive economic profits.

Answer: B

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