A Meditation Class Meets on the Second Floor of a Building;

question 97

Multiple Choice

A meditation class meets on the second floor of a building; the first floor is a nightclub.The loud music from the club disturbs the classes.Which of the following best explains why the negative externality faced by the class arises?

• A)The class has no property right to a quiet environment.
• B)The club has a property right on the ground floor.
• C)The class has a property right on the second floor.
• D)The club uses an inappropriate technology (i.e., no soundproofing).
• E)Both the club and class are profitable.

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