Which of the following would be a private cost to a cigarette smoker?
A) Cost to the employer of the higher health insurance premiums due to the hiring of a smoker.
B) Cost to the employer of the extra effort lost due to the increased missed days of work as a result of smoking.
C) Cost to the city of extra park cleanup due to the presence of cigarette butts.
D) Price of the pack of cigarettes.

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The price of the pack of cigarettes is the direct cost to the smoker for purchasing the cigarettes. It is not a cost borne by others, but rather a personal expense. Options A and B represent costs to the employer, while option C represents costs to the city, and are therefore not private costs to the smoker.

Which of the Following Would Be a Private Cost to a Cigarette