Carbon dioxide emissions are thought to contribute to global warming, and there is a concern that changes in climate will be costly. Emitting carbon dioxide is an example of:

A. an effluent fee.
B. a public good.
C. an adverse selection problem.
D. a negative externality.


Answer: D

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