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Which of the following are public goods? Explain, using the definition of a public good. a. an antimissile system surrounding Washington, D.C. b. a fire department c. tennis courts d. Yellowstone National Park e. elementary schools

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Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305506725

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Which of the following are public goods? Explain, using the definition of a public good.

  1. a. an antimissile system surrounding Washington, D.C.
  2. b. a fire department
  3. c. tennis courts
  4. d. Yellowstone National Park
  5. e. elementary schools

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