An Example of a Public Good Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

An example of a public good is

• A)national defense.
• B)a lighthouse.
• C)flood control protection from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
• D)police protection.
• E)All of the choices are examples of a public good.

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Definitions:

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases, comprising organs, tissues, cells, and proteins that work together to protect the body.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

A virus that attacks the human immune system, depleting the body’s ability to fight infection; the infection that causes AIDS.

Infections

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body, often causing disease or illness.

Incidence

The frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a defined population.