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What is a negative externality?

A)Negative externalities occur when the social cost of a good or service is higher than the private cost.
B)Negative externalities are goods or services that one consumer can limit another consumer's use of.
C)Negative externalities occur when the social cost of a good or service is lower than the private cost.
D)Negative externalities are goods or services that are subject to the free-rider problem.

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For economics class the answer is : Negative externalities occur when the social cost of a good or service is higher than the private cost.

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Answer:

Negative externalities occur when the social cost of a good or service is higher than the private cost.

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i got the wrong answer the first time lol