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Which of the following is an example of a common good?
Which of the following is an example of a common good?
- Wildlife (correct)
- Furniture
- National defense
- Private property
What is a characteristic of common goods?
What is a characteristic of common goods?
- They are primarily used in private sectors.
- They are owned by individuals.
- They are abundantly available.
- They are non-excludable and rivalrous. (correct)
Why can common goods be difficult to manage?
Why can common goods be difficult to manage?
- They often have government restrictions.
- They are universally available without any limitations.
- They have a limited availability and encourage overuse. (correct)
- They require significant maintenance costs.
Which scenario best illustrates the challenge of common goods?
Which scenario best illustrates the challenge of common goods?
What happens when common goods are overused?
What happens when common goods are overused?