Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Behavioural economics

Behavioural economics — practice question

Which feature is a defining characteristic of a public good?

  • AAn increase in consumption by one individual leaves the quantity available to others unchanged.
  • BConsumption of the good by one individual confers benefits on other individuals.
  • CThe benefits obtained by those who consume the good are greater than they themselves realise.
  • DThe good is consumed jointly by all members of society.

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