A public good

a. possesses the characteristic of nonrivalry in consumption
b. is one whose benefits cannot be shared
c. is provided by the public sector
d. has nonexcludable benefits
e. both (a) and (d)


e. both (a) and (d)

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A. Her own-price elasticity of demand is equal to -1. B. Her income-elasticity of demand is 0. C. Her own-price elasticity is 0. D. Her income elasticity of demand is -1. E. Both (a) and (b). F. Both (a) and (d). G. Both (c) and (d) H. None of the above.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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