A Rural Road Is Generally Considered

question 29

Multiple Choice

A rural road is generally considered:

• A)a public good, but if it gets congested at times, it may not be considered as such because it is no longer true that one person's use of the road does not reduce the ability of others to "consume it"/use it productively.
• B)a positive externality.
• C)a public good, even when congested.
• D)a natural monopoly.

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