National Defence Is a Classic Example of a Public Good

question 21

Multiple Choice

National defence is a classic example of a public good because:

• A) it is provided by the government
• B) private security forces would make too much money
• C) everyone agrees that some level of national defence is important
• D) too many people would be free-riders if private security forces tried to provide it

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Definitions:

Communications

The process of transmitting information, thoughts, or feelings from one entity or group to another through various means.

Ethical Guideline

A set of recommendations based on ethics or morality that guide decisions and actions in a specific field or profession.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychologists in the United States, dedicated to advancing psychology as a science, profession, and as a means of promoting health and human welfare.

Deception

The act of misleading or tricking someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.