An externality is present in a free market whenever:

A. an activity generates costs or benefits that are not reflected in market prices.
B. a monopolist spends funds to keep potential competitors out of the market.
C. a tax is imposed on the supplier of a good.
D. firms hire employees from outside the firm to fill positions normally filled by promotion from within the firm.

Answer: A

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