Even though there was strong opposition, the local authority in a well-known tourist destination constructed a leisure centre and swimming pool that anyone may use. A large number of tourists go to the centre. Local residents pay a smaller entry charge than the one imposed on tourists. In economists’ terms, how is this service classified?
- AIt is a demerit good because some people objected to the development.
- BIt is a merit good because the entry fee is reduced for local residents.
- CIt is a private good because there is an entry fee for all users.
- DIt is a public good because it is open to everyone and provided by the local government.