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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