Economics 9708 · AS & A Level

Public goods

6 practice questions on Public goods, with worked solutions and instant marking.

Give one example of a public good.

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For a public good, consumption must be non-rivalrous and the good must also be non-excludable. Which situation satisfies both of these conditions?

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A good is supplied by the government. If one person consumes it, this does not reduce the quantity left for other people. What type of good must this be?

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Which feature is typical of a public good?

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Can you give one example of the direct public provision of goods and services?

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Using examples, explain the nature and features of free goods and private goods (economic goods), and assess the importance of the distinction between these two categories of good.

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