Pete Throws Leftover Bread onto His Front Lawn Because He

question 17

Multiple Choice

Pete throws leftover bread onto his front lawn because he enjoys watching the pigeons feeding. His neighbor John is not happy about the pigeons, since they leave a mess on his property. This is an example of:

• A) a negative externality.
• B) a public good.
• C) privatization.
• D) third-party benefits.
• E) well-defined property rights.

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