An Example of a Negative Externality in Consumption Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

An example of a negative externality in consumption is

• A)A power plant's release of thermal pollution into a nearby river.
• B)A passenger on a train littering.
• C)A large cattle farm creating air pollution.
• D)You finishing college and contributing to society.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to specialized production and trade.

Production Possibilities

Different mixtures of products and services that an economy can generate with its current resources and technological capabilities.

Fish

Aquatic animals that are primarily gilled and often harvested for food, sport, or aquariums.

Coconuts

Tropical fruits with a hard shell, edible white flesh, and clear liquid inside, often found in coastal regions.