When does a positive externality take place?

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When the social marginal costs exceed the private marginal costsWhen a good is absent from the free marketWhen social marginal cost matches social marginal benefitWhen social marginal benefits surpass private marginal benefits

Explanation

A positive externality arises when the social marginal costs are greater than the private marginal costs, indicating that the overall cost to society is higher than what individuals bear privately.