Suppose That the City Builds a New Park That Is

question 177

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the city builds a new park that is advertised as being "open to the public, " and within two months the grass in the park is ruined by overuse.This would be an example of

• A)a nonrenewable resource
• B)a private good
• C)the common pool problem
• D)a positive externality
• E)a renewable and excludable resource

---

Definitions:

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, beliefs, or conduct of others in a social context.

Culture

The total of everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization, that is passed down from one generation to the next, and that continues to change throughout our lives.

Social Environment

The social environment refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the culture that the individual is educated or lives in, and the people and institutions with whom they interact.

Customs And Traditions

The collective habits, practices, ceremonies, and rituals that are handed down within a culture, reflecting the values, beliefs, and history of a community.