Which of the Following Is an Example of an External

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an external cost?

• A) a federal tax that is placed on a product sold by a business
• B) a fee a company pays to have their product shipped internationally
• C) health costs stemming from the hazardous wastes produced during the making of a product
• D) the extra money a business pays to make their products or services sustainable
• E) labor

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