Is Basic Research Excludable? Is It Rival in Consumption? How

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Essay

Is basic research excludable? Is it rival in consumption? How do we classify basic research in terms of the four types of goods?

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Definitions:

Legal Tender

Currency that by law must be accepted as payment for debts and financial obligations.

Breach Of Warranty

The failure to fulfill the terms of a promise or assertion concerning the quality or nature of a product or service.

Exemption Clause

Contractual terms that aim to limit or exempt a party from liability or obligation in certain situations; a reiteration emphasizing its role as a liability limiter.

Fundamental Breach

A severe violation of a contract that permits the hurt party to terminate the agreement and possibly seek damages.