Which of the following activities entails an external cost?
A)Bob chooses engineering as a major because engineers earn more than other professionals.
B)Sarah gets in her car and drives to the beach.
C)Tom paints the walls of his room.
D)Victoria purchases tomatoes from the local grocery store.

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Driving a car to the beach may contribute to air pollution and traffic congestion, both of which are external costs that are not directly borne by the individual driver but by society as a whole.

Which of the Following Activities Entails an External Cost