Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?
A) Planting flowers in your front yard.
B) Talking loudly when others are trying to study economics.
C) People donating money to charity.
D) The price of bread increases.
E) Accidentally pushing someone as you try to cross the street.

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Talking loudly when others are trying to study economics is a negative externality because it imposes a cost (distraction) on others who are not involved in the activity.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative