Multiple Choice
Which of the following illustrates the concept of a negative externality?
A) A college professor plays a vigorous game of racquet ball with the racquet he recently purchased.
B) A flood wipes out a farmer's corn crop.
C) A college student plays loud music on his new stereo system at 2:00 a.m.
D) A janitor eats a hamburger during his lunch break.
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