Which of the following is an example of a negative externality?
A)Your roommate does not study and fails his exam.
B)A power plant purchases water for its cooling towers.
C)A neighbor landscapes his front lawn,raising property values.
D)An airport directs inbound jets over a residential neighborhood to an adjacent runway.

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An airport directing inbound jets over a residential neighborhood is an example of a negative externality because it imposes noise pollution and potential health hazards on the residents of that neighborhood without compensating them.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative