Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Public

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a public good?

• A) It is scarce.
• B) It is not diminished in amount as additional people consume the product.
• C) Its benefits cannot be withheld from anyone.
• D) It is free.

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