Question

5 multiple answer 1 point which of the following is a negative externality the beauty of the forest is available to everyone when the state makes the area a state park fewer students get measles because all students are required to have the mmr vaccine as the rate of vape usage has increased lung cancer rates have increased for both smokers and non - smokers xyz corporation pollutes the river when they produce their product

Explanation:

A negative externality is a cost imposed on third parties not involved in a transaction.

• Option 1: The forest as a state park provides a positive benefit (positive externality), not negative.
• Option 2: Required vaccines reducing measles is a positive externality (benefit to others).
• Option 3: Increased vape use leading to higher lung cancer rates for smokers and non - smokers (non - smokers are third parties) is a negative externality.
• Option 4: XYZ Corporation polluting the river during production imposes a cost (pollution) on others (e.g., those who use the river) who are not part of the production transaction, so it's a negative externality.

Answer:

C. As the rate of vape usage has increased lung cancer rates have increased for both smokers and non - smokers
D. XYZ Corporation pollutes the river when they produce their product