Which of the following is a negative externality connected to attending college?
A) The fact that completion of a college degree acts as a signaling mechanism to employers.
B) The fact that other costs, such as books and materials, are incurred in addition to tuition and fees.
C) The fact that your college has required that all individuals living in student housing either get or show they have already obtained vaccinations against all communicable diseases.
D) The fact that the people in the next room play loud music at hours you want to sleep.
E) The fact that you will get benefits from college that you don't currently anticipate.

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The fact that the people in the next room play loud music at hours you want to sleep is a negative externality, as it is a cost incurred by others as a result of your attending college. The other options are not externalities, as they do not impose a cost on others.

Which of the Following Is a Negative Externality Connected to Attending