The Central Question in Determining Whether a Good Is Public

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Multiple Choice

The central question in determining whether a good is public or private is whether

• A) We have the technical capability to exclude nonpayers.
• B) We have the political will to exclude nonpayers.
• C) Free riding is considered immoral.
• D) It is ethical to provide the good.

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sample

A method of sampling where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test

A non-parametric test used to compare two related samples, matched samples, or repeated measurements on a single sample to assess whether their population mean ranks differ.

Absolute Difference

The non-negative difference between two values, disregarding the direction of difference.

Matched Pairs Studies

A form of experimental design where each subject is paired with a control subject based on certain characteristics, and differences between pairs are analyzed.