By Definition,a Merit Good

question 62

Multiple Choice

By definition,a merit good

• A)is a good that is deemed socially desirable.
• B)does not affect society's general welfare.
• C)is always a public good.
• D)is a good available only to upper-income groups.

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Definitions:

SIDS

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Onset of Crawling

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Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, often defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Speech Development

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