Which of the following is NOT an example of a negative externality?
A) Inoculation against disease
B) Pollution
C) Playing a boom box loudly in a crowded park
D) Rush hour traffic

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Inoculation against disease is not a negative externality. In fact, it is a positive externality because it not only benefits the person who receives the inoculation, but also those around them by reducing the spread of disease. B, C, and D are all examples of negative externalities as they impose costs on others without compensation. Pollution harms the environment and those living in it, playing a loud boom box disturbs the peace and quiet of others, and rush hour traffic creates congestion and delays for others on the road.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Negative