Which one of the following is not an example of a negative externality?
A) Second-hand smoke
B) Increased cancer risks in areas with nuclear waste disposal sites
C) Air pollution
D) Untreated human waste
E) Pollination by bees

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Pollination by bees is not an example of a negative externality because it is a positive externality. Bees pollinate crops and plants, which benefits farmers and the environment. Negative externalities are costs imposed on third parties that are not reflected in the market price or borne by the producers or consumers of a good or service. The other options listed all represent negative externalities.

Which One of the Following Is Not an Example of a Negative