Which of the Following Statements Concerning a Pure Public Good

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning a pure public good is false?

• A) It is impossible to exclude nontaxpayers from the enjoyment of the public good.
• B) All benefits associated with the production and use of a public good are received by the government.
• C) The availability of a public good to one person simultaneously makes it available to all members of society.
• D) The private sector does not have an economic incentive to produce a socially optimal amount of a public good.