In this question, you will discuss the general case of positive externalities in a monopolist’s presence. what is the impact of a monopolist’s presence on a market without positive externalities? Does monopolist hurt the overall social gain (i.e., total surplus or total welfare)? Please explain.   Could a monopolist improve the competitive market outcome for a good or a service with positive externalities (and no government intervention to correct it)? Why or why not? Please explain.

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In this question, you will discuss the general case of positive externalities in a monopolist’s presence.

what is the impact of a monopolist’s presence on a market without positive externalities? Does monopolist hurt the overall social gain (i.e., total surplus or total welfare)? Please explain. 

 Could a monopolist improve the competitive market outcome for a good or a service with positive externalities (and no government intervention to correct it)? Why or why not? Please explain. 

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