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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Option D is not an example of a negative externality. It is an example of a private cost that is borne by the individual who neglects their lawn and garden. The other options are examples where the costs are borne by society as a whole, rather than just the individual responsible for the activity causing the negative impact.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Negative