Which of the Following Is NOT a Proper Justification for Making

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a proper justification for making government responsible for collecting revenues to finance a public good?

• A) No single individual may have a reservation price high enough to pay for the public good.
• B) Negotiation between private citizens about each person's contribution is costly.
• C) Individuals may attempt to free ride on the contributions of others.
• D) The cost of the public good exceeds the benefit.
• E) The number of citizens affected may be so large as to render private negotiation impossible.