Relating to the Economics in Practice on Page 338: Crying

question 132

Multiple Choice

Relating to the Economics in Practice on page 338: Crying babies on an airplane impose a negative externality on those sitting around them. Which of the following policies would help to internalize the externality?

• A) Provide discount tickets for babies and young children.
• B) Evenly disperse the babies and young children throughout the plane so as to minimize the impact of their crying on any one passenger.
• C) Impose a minimum flying age of 5 years old.
• D) Charge a higher ticket fee for babies and young children (under 5 years of age) than for all other passengers.

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