The Diversion of Asteroids Is a Public Good Because

question 77

Multiple Choice

The diversion of asteroids is a public good because:

• A)no individual has enough money to develop the technology to divert asteroids on his or her own.
• B)individuals would not contribute money to divert asteroids.
• C)everyone on earth would benefit from asteroid diversion whether they contribute or not.
• D)none of the above; asteroid diversion is not a public good.

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