When a Person Throws a Cigarette Out of a Car

question 72

Multiple Choice

When a person throws a cigarette out of a car window and starts a brush fire, this is

• A) an example of an external benefit.
• B) an example of an external cost.
• C) an example of a public good.
• D) an example of market power.

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Definitions:

Publicly Embarrassed

A situation where an individual experiences humiliation or shame in front of others.

Seldom Unfaithful

Rarely or infrequently being unfaithful or disloyal in a romantic relationship.

Nuclear

Pertaining to the nucleus, or in a social context, referring to a family unit consisting of parents and their children.

Multigenerational

Describing families, households, or other groups that include members from several generations, often leading to diverse dynamics and interactions.