Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Externality

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an externality?

• A)The development of a vaccine for preventing flu.
• B)Acid rain that destroys forest land throughout the Midwest.
• C)Gas prices that doubled between 1998 and 1999.
• D)A factory that dumps dangerous chemicals into the Hudson River.

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Definitions:

Mate Selection

The process of choosing a partner for reproduction and companionship, influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Fatuous Love

A type of love characterized by commitment based on passion without the intimacy component, often considered to be shallow.

Intimacy

The feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with another individual, often involving a sense of shared understanding and affection.

Passionate Love

An intense emotional and physical attraction towards someone, characterized by excitement and euphoria.