Asteroid Deflection Would Be Considered A

question 130

Multiple Choice

Asteroid deflection would be considered a:

• A) public good since it is rival and nonexcludable.
• B) public good since it is nonrival and nonexcludable.
• C) private good since it is rival and excludable.
• D) private good since it is nonrival and excludable.

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