Scenario: Ron plays loud music, which prevents his neighbor from studying. He knows that his neighbor values studying at $5,000, while the cost of soundproofing Ron's room is $3,000.
-Refer to the scenario above.Which of the following problems is likely to occur?

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The scenario depicts a negative externality where Ron's loud music is causing a cost to his neighbor ($5,000 value of studying being affected) without compensating them for it. The cost of soundproofing Ron's room is less than the cost imposed on his neighbor, indicating a market failure where the parties cannot negotiate an efficient outcome.

Scenario: Ron Plays Loud Music, Which Prevents His Neighbor from Studying