Ruth loves to get up early and get busy in the morning. Her roommate, Elizabeth, likes to sleep in every morning. When Ruth gets up she likes to hum, sing, and clean up the kitchen, rattling pots and pans. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth?
A) She is a great and thoughtful roommate.
B) She is inflicting a negative externality on Elizabeth.
C) She is providing Elizabeth with a positive externality.
D) She is demonstrating the fallacy of composition.

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Ruth's actions are likely to disturb Elizabeth's sleep and can be considered a negative externality as it imposes a cost on Elizabeth without her consent. While Ruth may enjoy her morning routine, it is important for her to consider the impact it may have on her roommate.

Ruth Loves to Get Up Early and Get Busy in the Morning