a. A popular national forest known for having dozens of access points for its well-used hiking trails located along public roads and highways is nonexcludable and nonrival b. An even more popular national park, which charges an entrance fee, is c. National defense is nonexcludable and nonrival d. A seat on a subway train is excludable and rival excludable Y and rival

a. A popular national forest known for having dozens of access points for its well-used hiking trails located along public roads and highways is nonexcludable and nonrival b. An even more popular national park, which charges an entrance fee, is c. National defense is nonexcludable and nonrival d. A seat on a subway train is excludable and rival excludable Y and rival

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

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

Section17.4: Publig Goods: Excludable And Non Excludable

Problem 2ST

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