An Example of an Activity That Creates a Negative Consumption

question 79

Multiple Choice

An example of an activity that creates a negative consumption externality is

• A)logging, which pollutes rivers.
• B)locating beehives next to an orange orchard.
• C)smoking, which harms the health of a bystander.
• D)a flu vaccination.
• E)none of the above.

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