Which of the Following Illustrates the Concept of a Negative

question 508

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the concept of a negative externality?

• A)A college professor plays a vigorous game of racquet ball with the racquet he recently purchased.
• B)A flood wipes out a farmer's corn crop.
• C)A college student plays loud music on his new stereo system at 2:00 a.m.
• D)A janitor eats a hamburger during his lunch break.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous

Describes statements or terms that are unclear or have multiple interpretations, often leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Buyer

An individual or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use, resale, or production purposes.

Inspect

To examine something carefully in order to assess its condition or to discover its existence.

Defective

Having a fault or flaw that reduces the item's intended function or value, often leading to unsatisfactory performance.