Jason and Lauren Live in the Countryside 30 Minutes from a Large

question 40

Multiple Choice

Jason and Lauren live in the countryside 30 minutes from a large city in Virginia.They moved there because they wanted to enjoy the fresh air.After a year of living in their house,the 200 acres that surround their house were zoned for an industrial property.A paper mill was built in the area and now emits strong gases that can be smelled from miles away.The paper mill's emission of gases is an example of a(n)

• A) public good.
• B) good that imposes an external cost.
• C) good that provides an external benefit.
• D) efficient good.

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