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O-LevelEconomicsThe allocation of resources2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q41 Mark

Which combination of characteristics describes a public good?

Aexcludable and non-rival in consumption
Bexcludable and rival in consumption
Cnon-excludable and non-rival in consumption
Dnon-excludable and rival in consumption

✓ Correct answer

C: non-excludable and non-rival in consumption

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The allocation of resources, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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