Suppose That Large-Scale Pork Production Has the Potential to Create

question 201

Multiple Choice

Suppose that large-scale pork production has the potential to create ground water pollution.Why might this type of pollution be considered an externality

• A)The groundwater pollution reduces the cost of large-scale pork production.
• B)The economic impact of a large-scale facility is localized in a small geographic area.
• C)The pollution has the potential for creating a health risk for water users in the region surrounding the pork production facility.
• D)Consumers will not reap the benefits of lower production costs from a large-scale facility.

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