A Public Good Is One for Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

A public good is one for which:

• A) consumers who don't pay for the good can be excluded from its use.
• B) the marginal cost of adding another consumer is zero.
• C) the good is divisible and measurable.
• D) there are no external costs.

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Definitions:

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Asymptomatic

The condition of being without any noticeable symptoms even though an illness or disease is present.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that attacks the immune system, which can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if not treated.

Illicit Drugs

Substances whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law, often associated with addictive properties and adverse health effects.