What Are the Two Basic Characteristics of Public Goods

question 22

Multiple Choice

What are the two basic characteristics of public goods?

• A)nonexclusivity and nonrivalry
• B)exclusivity and nonrivalry
• C)exclusivity and rivalry
• D)collectivity and rivalry

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Definitions:

Standby Underwriting

A type of underwriting agreement in which the underwriter agrees to buy any shares not purchased by investors during a public offering.

Underwriting Syndicate

A group of underwriters who come together to share the risk and to help sell an offering of securities to the public.

Rights Offering

A financial opportunity offered by a corporation to its existing shareholders to purchase additional shares directly from the company at a discounted price.

Firm Commitment

A guarantee given by an underwriter to purchase all the unsold shares in an initial public offering or a secondary offering.