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) a smoker getting lung cancer

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Talking loudly when others are trying to study economics is a negative externality because it has a negative impact on the external parties (those who are trying to study) and is not reflected in the cost or decision-making of the person talking.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative