A Public Good May Be Defined as Any Good or Service

question 243

Multiple Choice

A public good may be defined as any good or service that:

• A) must be provided to citizens who are most able to benefit from it.
• B) must be distributed to all citizens in equal shares.
• C) excludes free riders.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Needs

In psychology, these are unhealthy desires or tendencies that individuals develop as a result of anxiety and are attempts to manage this anxiety.

Compulsively

Acting driven by an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes and in a repetitive, ritualistic manner.

Neurotic Trends

Psychological tendencies in an individual that lead to negative patterns of thought and behavior, often resulting from unresolved conflicts and anxieties.

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies, often unconscious, that individuals employ to defend themselves from perceived threats or to manage emotional pain.