A Fundamental Aspect of Public Goods Is That They

question 278

Multiple Choice

A fundamental aspect of public goods is that they

• A) are just like private goods EXCEPT that everybody wants to consume the same amount.
• B) have positive externalities.
• C) are characterized by the principle of rival consumption.
• D) can be consumed jointly by many people simultaneously.

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