Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Negative

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A real estate developer pollutes a stream, thus making the fish inedible.
• B) A trucking company converts its fleet to hydrogen-driven engines.
• C) The cost of agricultural products increases as farmers apply less fertilizer.
• D) The tuition at public colleges is subsidized by taxpayers.
• E) Consumers purchase fewer SUVs.

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Generalization

The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of specific instances.

Planning

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Step

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