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

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The degradation of the environment from litter is both a negative externality (since the costs of littering are imposed on society as a whole rather than just the litterers) and an example of the tragedy of the commons (since the common area of the environment is being exploited for individual gain without regard for the long-term consequences).

The Degradation of the Environment from Litter Is a