Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The total benefit of a public good equals the sum of the benefits to each person.
• B) It is harder for society to produce optimal amounts of public goods than it is for private goods.
• C) The United States Postal Service is not a public good.
• D) People value public goods differently.

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