The Central Question in Determining Whether a Good Is Public

question 7

Multiple Choice

The central question in determining whether a good is public or private is whether

• A)We have the technical capability to exclude nonpayers.
• B)We have the political will to exclude nonpayers.
• C)Free riding is considered immoral.
• D)It is ethical to provide the gooD.The difference between public goods and private goods rests on technical considerations,not political philosophy.

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Definitions:

Unwed Mothers

Women who have given birth without being legally married at the time of childbirth, facing varying social and economic challenges.

Transracial Adoption

The adoption of a child that is of a different race than the adoptive parents, which can present unique cultural and social challenges.

Adoption Records

Documents that contain information regarding the adoption process, including details about the biological parents, adoptive parents, and the adopted child.

Right To Privacy

The right to be free from intrusion or interference in one's personal life or affairs.