A Public Good

question 126

Multiple Choice

A public good

• A) generally results in substantial negative externalities.
• B) can never be provided by a nongovernmental organization.
• C) costs essentially nothing to produce and is thus provided by the government at a zero price.
• D) can't be provided to one person without making it available to others as well.

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Definitions:

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