Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 236

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A)Some public goods are paid for by private philanthropy.
• B)Private provision of public goods is usually unprofitable.
• C)The free-rider problem results from the characteristics of nonrivalry and nonexcludability.
• D)Public goods are only provided by government.

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Definitions:

Bondholders

Individuals or entities that hold the debt securities issued by corporations or governments.

Issuing Company

The entity that offers its own securities like stocks or bonds for sale to investors to raise capital.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that calculates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, providing an indicator of the company's profitability.

Equity

The value of an owner’s interest in a property or a business, after deducting liabilities.