The Difference Between a Private Good and a Public Good

question 152

Multiple Choice

The difference between a private good and a public good is that

• A) private goods are government-sponsored goods while public goods are government-inhibited goods.
• B) externalities are always created in the production process but not in the production of public goods.
• C) private goods make us happy while public goods do not.
• D) the exclusion principle applies to a private good but not to a public good.

Understand the importance of respecting individuals' sexual orientations and identities.

Understand the various forms of aggression and how they relate to gender.

Apprehend the impact of societal and parental expectations on children's gender roles.

Analyze the representation of genders in media and its impact on societal norms.

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