A Canada Day Fireworks Display

question 96

Multiple Choice

A Canada Day fireworks display

• A)does not have a free-rider problem.
• B)has a free-rider problem that cannot be eliminated.
• C)has a free-rider problem that can be eliminated by using taxes paid by area residents to finance the display.
• D)is a private good.
• E)is a natural monopoly good.

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Gross Profit

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