Military Defense is a public good. The cost (supply) of each "unit" of military defense is P=3. Kim's valuation for each unit of defense (demand) is given by PK=10–Q, and Derek's valuation is given by PD=5–0.5Q.How many units of military defense would be provided by the free market?

Military Defense is a public good. The cost (supply) of each "unit" of military defense is P=3. Kim's valuation for each unit of defense (demand) is given by PK=10–Q, and Derek's valuation is given by PD=5–0.5Q.How many units of military defense would be provided by the free market?

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