Which of the following best summarizes externalities?

A. Externalities are the material conditions that drive people to conform to environmental changes.
B. Externalities are described by private enterprises and are ecologically destructive.
C. Externalities are luxury goods that demonstrate a person's wealth and power.
D. Externalities are the items people fail to include in their decision making on economic activity.


Answer: D

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