Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Public

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of a public good?

• A) the interstate highway system
• B) a new business that creates jobs in a community
• C) food produced by local farmers
• D) volunteering time to a political campaign

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Definitions:

Personal Distress

A psychological discomfort or anguish experienced as a response to stressful situations or emotional pain.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the expectations of social behavior in a group or society.

Superstition

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation.

Social Norms

Shared, unspoken rules that govern behavior in society or among members of a particular group, influencing actions and attitudes.