There are apartments in Chicago whose rooftops overlook Wrigley Field. On game day you can find free riders on the roof enjoying ____.
A) free property rights
B) an externality
C) a public good
D) excess utility

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The people on the rooftop are benefiting from an externality, meaning they are able to enjoy the game without paying for a ticket or for being inside the stadium. This is because the noise and atmosphere generated by the game is spilling over onto the rooftop, which they can access freely.

There Are Apartments in Chicago Whose Rooftops Overlook Wrigley Field