Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of a Public

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a public good?

• A)It is produced and distributed by the government.
• B)The decision to produce it is made by the public through a voting process.
• C)It is produced and distributed by private firms according to government regulations.
• D)It is freely available to everyone once it is produced.
• E)It is purchased by one government agency from another government agency.

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Definitions:

Conglomerate Acquisition

The purchase of a company by a conglomerate, which is a large corporation that owns a number of smaller companies in different industries.

Ford

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in the United States, known for manufacturing and selling automobiles and commercial vehicles.

K-Mart

A retail chain that was once one of America's leading discount stores, known for its blue light specials.

Tax-Free Acquisition

An acquisition in which the acquired company's shareholders do not have to pay taxes on the securities or cash they receive as part of the acquisition deal.