A Lighthouse Might Be Considered a Private Good If

question 69

Multiple Choice

A lighthouse might be considered a private good if:

• A)lighthouses were provided by private charities
• B)the government taxes ship owners to provide them the lighthouses they need
• C)the owner of the lighthouse refuses to be subsidised by the government
• D)the owner of the lighthouse can charge nearby port authorities a fee for the lighthouse service

Analyze ethical considerations and potential unethical relationships in fund-raising.

Plan and organize fund-raising activities effectively.

Understand the concept of race as a social construct and its implications.

Analyze the relationship between race, class, and capitalism in the United States.

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Definitions:

Political Philosophy

A field of study concerned with questions about government, politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority.

In-kind Transfers

Non-cash assistance provided by governments or organizations, including goods and services, to individuals or other entities.

Food Stamps

A government-provided assistance program designed to help individuals and families with low income purchase food.

Housing Vouchers

A form of government housing assistance that provides financial aid to help low-income families pay for rent in the private market.