State government approves a series of grants to fund job training. Which of the following is a negative externality?

A.) Businesses would not necessarily increase hiring rates.

B.) Economic recession would result in a backlog of applicants.

C.) Money for conservation efforts would be eliminated.

D.) The state would have to provide child care for parents in training.

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Jordyn Martinez

25 March, 01:37

State government approves a series of grants to fund job training. Which of the following is a negative externality?

A.) Businesses would not necessarily increase hiring rates.

B.) Economic recession would result in a backlog of applicants.

C.) Money for conservation efforts would be eliminated.

D.) The state would have to provide child care for parents in training.

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Salazar · Answer 1

State government approves a series of grants to fund job training. Among the choices above, the third statement is an example of a negative externality. It states that money for conservation efforts would be eliminated. The other statements are examples of positive externality.