Public Goods Are Desired Because

question 119

Multiple Choice

Public goods are desired because

• A) people want and value them but the private sector will not make them available.
• B) we want the government to spend our tax dollars.
• C) they came in small units.
• D) they make supply equal to demand for private goods.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism

Hypothetical Syllogism is a form of logical argument comprising two conditional statements and a conclusion, based on the "if...then..." structure.

Fallacy

A mistaken belief or error in reasoning often resulting in a weak argument.

Consequent

The second part of a conditional statement, which is the result or outcome that follows from the condition stated in the first part (the antecedent).

Proposition

A statement that expresses a judgement or opinion which can be either true or false.