Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A Japanese company begins to produce cars and earns large profits.
• B) An employee of a chemical company spills acid on his arm, causing severe damage.
• C) John plants fruit trees in his front yard, which attracts bees, which sting neighbor Mary.
• D) Sally buys coffee at McDonald's, spills some on her, and burns her arm.