When the actions of one party impose a cost on another party, it is called externality.
A
positive
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B
negative
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C
inverse
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D
direct
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Solution
The correct option is B negative Sometimes, actions of a party can have an indirect negative effect on another party. This is called negative externality. A familiar example is the environmental pollution caused by factories which affect the people who live nearby.