What Are the Differences Between Public Goods and Private Goods

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Essay

What are the differences between public goods and private goods?

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Definitions:

Face Value

The original cost of a bond or stock, as indicated on the certificate; it is also known as the nominal or par value.

Above Face Value

A situation where a financial instrument, such as a bond, is traded for more than its original issue price.

Issued Bonds

Debt securities that a company or government has sold to investors to raise capital.

Premium on Bonds Payable

The excess amount over the face value that investors pay when they purchase a bond, representing an additional cost to the issuer.