Non-smokers being exposed to smoke from smoking by others (i.e., second-hand smoke) is an example of

A. a situation where social marginal benefit exceeds social marginal cost.
B. moral hazard.
C. transboundary pollution.
D. a negative externality.


Answer: D

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