Microeconomics
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Author: Roger A. Arnold
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Chapter 17.4, Problem 2ST
(a)
To determine
Identify notebook as an excludable public good, non-excludable public good, or a private good.
(b)
To determine
Identify Shakespearean play performed in a summer theater as an excludable public good, non-excludable public good, or a private good.
(c)
To determine
Identify an apple as an excludable public good, non-excludable public good, or a private good.
(d)
To determine
Identify telephone service as an excludable public good, non-excludable public good, or a private good.
(e)
To determine
Identify sunshine as an excludable public good, non-excludable public good, or a private good.
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