Which of the Following Goods Is Rival and Not Excludable

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goods is rival and not excludable?

• A)national defense
• B)cable TV service
• C)lobsters in the ocean
• D)a boat

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Definitions:

Method of Authority

The acceptance of information or knowledge based on the credibility or expertise of the source, rather than on empirical evidence.

A Priori Method

An approach that derives conclusions through logical reasoning rather than from empirical observation, often used in philosophy and theoretical sciences.

Positivist Perspective

A philosophical approach that emphasizes observable, scientific facts as the only credible source of knowledge.

Same Outcome

Refers to the scenario where different methods or processes yield identical results or conclusions.