Private Producers Have No Incentive to Provide Public Goods Because

question 175

Multiple Choice

Private producers have no incentive to provide public goods because

• A)the government subsidy granted is usually insufficient to enable private producers to make a profit.
• B)production of huge quantities of public goods entails huge fixed costs.
• C)they cannot avoid the tragedy of the commons.
• D)once produced, it will not be possible to exclude those who do not pay for the good.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when a product is manufactured, including costs related to maintenance, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Raw Materials Inventory

This represents the stock of basic materials awaiting to be processed into finished goods.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes all the materials, labor, and overhead costs for products that are in the production process but not yet completed.

Finished Goods Inventory

Inventory of finished goods available for sale but still unsold.