Which of the Following Goods Is the Best Example of a Public

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goods is the best example of a public good?

• A)garbage-collection services that are provided by a municipal government
• B)music that is broadcast over the airwaves by a privately-owned FM radio station
• C)electricity that is provided to farmhouses by a rural electric cooperative
• D)cable TV services that are provided by a privately-owned firm that is regulated by the government of the city in which it operates

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Definitions:

Receive Treatment

The process of getting medical care or therapy for health problems or conditions.

Percent

Percent refers to a part-per-hundred rate, symbolized by the "%" sign, used in expressing proportions, fractions, or shares in relation to a whole.

Custodial Care

Non-medical care aimed at providing assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, typically in a residential setting.

Milieu Therapy

A therapeutic approach that utilizes the environment, including people, activities, and settings, to create a supportive and therapeutic community for individuals undergoing treatment.