2. Microeconomics

Negative Externalities — Quiz

Test your understanding of negative externalities with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is a negative externality in economics?

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of a negative externality of production?

Question 3

What is the main difference between private cost and social cost?

Question 4

In a market with a negative externality, how does the market equilibrium usually compare with the socially efficient outcome?

Question 5

What is the socially efficient outcome when a negative externality exists?