Which of the Following Is False

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false?

• A)​The nature of public goods is such that the government cannot accurately assess the benefits of those affected.
• B)​National defense and flood control are illustrations of public goods.
• C)​Just as in the case of external costs, public goods tend to be underprovided by the private sector.
• D)​All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Categorical

Pertaining to absolute and unconditional statements or classifications.

Ethical

Relating to morals, focusing on right and wrong conduct.

Categorical Imperative

A central concept in the ethical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, stating that one should act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it should become a universal law.

Motives of Vanity

The driving factors behind actions that are primarily focused on excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements.