Imagine That You Are in Charge of What We Eat

question 61

Essay

Imagine that you are in charge of What We Eat in America,a national nutrition survey.Some people have suggested eliminating the survey due to budget constraints.How would you respond?

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Definitions:

Nonpayers

Individuals who benefit from goods or services without directly contributing to the cost, often associated with public goods.

Nonexcludability

is a characteristic of public goods where it is impossible to prevent individuals from enjoying the benefits of a good or service, regardless of whether they have paid for it.

Free-riding

The act of benefiting from the efforts, costs, or contributions of others without making a fair contribution oneself, often seen in public goods scenarios.

Public Good

A public good is a commodity or service that is made available to all members of a society, typically by the government, without directly charging consumers for its consumption. These goods are characterized by their non-excludability and non-rivalrous nature.