Asked by Karina Garcia on May 01, 2024

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Which of the following is an external cost of an automobile? 

A)  maintenance and repair 
B)  gasoline 
C)  pollution and health 
D)  raw materials and labour

External Cost

A cost that a business or economic activity imposes on third parties who are not part of the transaction, such as pollution.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse changes, affecting air, water, and soil quality.

Maintenance and Repair

Activities aimed at keeping machinery, equipment, or systems in working order and restoring them to proper condition when they malfunction or deteriorate.

  • Gain an understanding of the costs borne externally and internally by economic activities and evaluate their influence on sustainability and the formulation of policies.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pollution and health is an external cost of automobiles as it affects the environment and the health of individuals who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of automobiles. The other options are internal costs as they are directly related to the production and consumption of automobiles.