All of the following are examples of negative externalities from an investment in infrastructure except:
A) Dam projects sometimes displace people
B) Increased efficiency of other programs from improved sanitation services
C) Road improvements can reduce safety for pedestrians
D) One community's domestic water and sanitation infrastructure may pollute the drinking water of downstream communities

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Improved sanitation services would likely have positive externalities, such as improved health outcomes and reduced spread of disease, rather than negative externalities. A, C, and D all describe negative externalities that can result from infrastructure investments.

All of the Following Are Examples of Negative Externalities from an Investment