An Important Difference Between the Demand for a Private Good

question 144

Multiple Choice

An important difference between the demand for a private good and the demand for a public good is that

• A)individuals reveal their preferences for a public good but they do not have to reveal their preferences a private good.
• B)the resources used to provide public goods are common resources or government owned; the resources used to produce private goods are all privately owned.
• C)individuals reveal their preferences for a private good but they do not have to reveal their preferences for a public good.
• D)the demand for a private good produces consumption externalities; the demand for a public good produces production externalities.

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Definitions:

Insolvent

A financial state where an individual or entity cannot meet their financial obligations as debts become due.

Fully Liable

A term indicating that an individual or entity is completely responsible for the full extent of liabilities or damages in a legal situation.

Charitable Organization

A nonprofit entity that operates to provide relief to the poor, advance education, or undertake other activities serving the public interest.

Partnership

A business organization in which two or more individuals manage and operate the business in accordance with the terms and objectives set out in a Partnership Agreement.