Choose a program or service that is provided by government. Try to choose a unique example that has personal interest for you. 1. Tell us what program or service you chose. 2. Does your example fit the definition of a rival good? Explain why or why not. 3. Does your example fit the definition of an excludable good? Explain why or why not.

Choose a program or service that is provided by government. Try to choose a unique example that has personal interest for you. 1. Tell us what program or service you chose. 2. Does your example fit the definition of a rival good? Explain why or why not. 3. Does your example fit the definition of an excludable good? Explain why or why not.

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter17: Market Failure: Externalities, Public Goods, And Asymmetric Information

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12QP

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