When a Factory Pollutes a River, the Costs and Losses

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a factory pollutes a river, the costs and losses that affect people downstream would be called ______ costs.

• A) Indirect
• B) External
• C) Incidental
• D) Internal
• E) Social

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Definitions:

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A trait describing an individual's tendency to feel bored easily due to a need for constant stimulation.

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The pursuit of new, varied, complex, and intense sensations and experiences, often characterized as a personality trait associated with openness to new experiences.

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