The Government Should Only Provide a Pure Public Good If

question 4

Multiple Choice

The government should only provide a pure public good if ________ and ________.

• A)the good is indeed a public good; the majority of voters want it to be provided
• B)the good's benefits exceed its costs; there is no less costly way to provide it
• C)voters desire the good; no new taxes will be needed
• D)the good's benefits exceed its costs; the government can afford to provide the good

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Definitions:

Legal Liability

The legal responsibility to compensate someone for incurred loss or damage due to actions or negligence.

Enforcement Regime

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Reasonableness

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