alleryStart learning →A negative externality is the gap between social cost and which cost?
ASunk cost
BAverage cost
CFixed cost
DPrivate cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Private cost
The difference between the private cost to the decision maker and the social cost is the negative externality.
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