Because Public Goods Are Characterized by Being Collectively Consumed

question 151

Multiple Choice

Because public goods are characterized by being collectively consumed,

• A) the government cannot produce them.
• B) they are illegal.
• C) they are very expensive; thus the private sector cannot provide them.
• D) the private sector may not provide them because they cannot exclude those who do not pay.

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