What Is a Public Good, and Why Does the Government

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Essay

What is a public good, and why does the government provide and/or protect public goods?

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Definitions:

Outreach

Outreach involves the activities or strategies implemented by an organization or individual to connect, inform, or engage with a specific audience or community.

Political Party

An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Ideal World

A conceptual scenario depicting a perfect state of existence, devoid of problems or injustices typically found in the real world.

Agency

An organization or unit within a government responsible for implementing policies and providing specific services.