When the Nonexclusion Aspect of a Public Good Does Not

question 20

Essay

When the nonexclusion aspect of a public good does not hold, but the zero marginal cost component is present, how might the free rider problem be overcome and social efficiency achieved? Give examples from common social practice to illustrate your answer.

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