Which of these activities will most likely impose an external cost?
A)An athlete works out at a gym.
B)A postal worker smokes a cigarette in a crowded break room.
C)A young father pushes his baby in a stroller.
D)A construction worker eats a hotdog during her lunch break.

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The activity of a postal worker smoking a cigarette in a crowded break room imposes an external cost because it affects the health and comfort of others in the room through secondhand smoke, which they did not choose or agree to. This is an example of a negative externality, where the actions of one individual negatively impact others who are not directly involved in the action.

Which of These Activities Will Most Likely Impose an External