Basic Research Is a Public Good Because It

question 40

Multiple Choice

Basic research is a public good because it:

• A)is difficult to exclude those who might benefit from it
• B)is used to develop public goods
• C)always benefits developed countries at the expense of developing countries
• D)is a rival good

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