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Explain Why a Stock Option Is a Type of Derivative

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Explain why a stock option is a type of derivative instrument.


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Rival Consumption

A situation in which one person's consumption of a good or service diminishes others' ability to consume the same good or service.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows its owner to prevent others from using it without permission.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service whereby individuals cannot be effectively excluded from using it, often resulting in public goods.

Public Good

A product or service that is made available to all members of society, characterized by non-excludability and non-rivalry in consumption.

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