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

a. air pollution from a manufacturing plant.

b. disrupted sleep from a neighbor's loud music.

c. an illness caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.

d. a decrease in your property value from neglecting your lawn and garden.

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Tyrone Mcintyre

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10 May, 19:41

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

a. air pollution from a manufacturing plant.

b. disrupted sleep from a neighbor's loud music.

c. an illness caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.

d. a decrease in your property value from neglecting your lawn and garden.

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Onyx · Answer 1

d. A decrease in your property value from neglecting your lawn and garden

Explanation:

A negative externality is a cost incurred or received by a third party who has no control over it.

In a, b and c the community, disrupted sleeper and secondhand smoker are the third party. In d you are not the third party. You neglect your lawn and garden and bear the cost of decreased property value.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a negative externality?a. air pollution from a manufacturing plant.b. disrupted sleep from a neighbor's loud music.c. an illness caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.d. a decrease in your property value from neglecting your lawn and garden.

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

a. air pollution from a manufacturing plant.

b. disrupted sleep from a neighbor's loud music.

c. an illness caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.

d. a decrease in your property value from neglecting your lawn and garden.