Cindy Discovers That When She Goes to the Beach, She

question 11

Multiple Choice

Cindy discovers that when she goes to the beach, she does not have to bring her radio. She can put her blanket near someone who has a radio and listen all day (without having to carry her radio, get sand in her speakers, or buy new batteries) . This is an example of:

• A) private property abuse.
• B) external costs.
• C) a negative externality.
• D) a positive externality.

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