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: (i)  Private benefit curve (ii) Social benefit curve -  (iii)  Private cost curve   (iv) Social cost curve  (v) Market equilibrium level of output (vi)  Efficient level of output

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