The degradation of the environment from litter is a
A)a negative externality.
B)free rider problem.
C)Tragedy of the Commons.
D)Both a and c are correct.

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The degradation of the environment from litter is a negative externality because it imposes costs on society that are not reflected in the private cost of littering. It is also a Tragedy of the Commons because individuals have no incentive not to litter since the cost of littering is spread among all members of society.

The Degradation of the Environment from Litter Is a