Question: According to the digital media company Captivate Network, employees viewing the 2012 Olympics instead of working caused a $1.38 billion loss in productivity for U.S.

According to the digital media company Captivate Network, employees viewing the 2012 Olympics instead of working caused a $1.38 billion loss in productivity for U.S. companies. Is this productivity loss an example of a negative externality? Explain.

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