Which of the Following Would Be a Private Cost to a Cigarette

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a private cost to a cigarette smoker?

• A) Cost to the employer of the higher health insurance premiums due to the hiring of a smoker.
• B) Cost to the employer of the extra effort lost due to the increased missed days of work as a result of smoking.
• C) Cost to the city of extra park cleanup due to the presence of cigarette butts.
• D) Price of the pack of cigarettes.

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