Which of the Following Is True of Public Goods

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of public goods?

• A) They can only be supplied by the government.
• B) They will tend to be supplied efficiently by the private sector when markets are competitive.
• C) It is difficult to establish a one-to-one link between payment and receipt of such goods.
• D) From an efficiency standpoint, private markets will tend to supply an excessively large amount of public goods.

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Definitions:

Depositary Bank

A financial institution that holds and manages the deposits of securities, facilitating the exchange and protection of securities certificates.

Indorsement

A legal term referring to the signing of a document, usually on its back, for the purpose of transferring rights to another individual.

Executory Promise

A commitment in a contract that has not yet been fulfilled or carried out by one or both parties.

Negotiable Instrument

A written promise certifying the payment of a certain sum of money, either upon request or at a predetermined date, with the document specifying the individual responsible for payment.