Government May Not Be Able to Determine the Optimal Amount

question 14

Multiple Choice

Government may not be able to determine the optimal amount of a public good because:

• A) it is easier to determine the costs and benefits associated with public goods than those associated with private goods.
• B) it is easier to determine the costs and benefits associated with private goods than those associated with public goods.
• C) the quantity of public goods provided by private parties is zero.
• D) there is no optimal mix of public and private goods.

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