Which of the following is NOT an example of a good with an external cost?
A) electricity generation that produces carbon dioxide emissions that contribute toward global warming
B) logging that pollutes a nearby river
C) Jess smoking near her non-smoking roommate
D) Ahmed working at a bank and he gets a flu shot each fall
E) noise pollution from aircraft

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Ahmed getting a flu shot does not have any external cost associated with it, as it only affects him personally and does not have any impact on others or the environment. The rest of the options have external costs that affect others or the environment.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Good