Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?

• A)high prices for necessities such as drinking water in the aftermath of a natural disaster
• B)the risks to nonsmokers from second-hand smoke
• C)the increased risk of a traffic accident to an individual who uses a cell phone while driving
• D)unemployment in the steel industry caused by low prices of imported (external) steel

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