A public good is

A. any good provided by government.
B. a good that can be most cheaply provided by government, though it may in fact be provided by private enterprise.
C. a good whose benefits cannot readily be restricted to a small group of people.
D. a good whose benefits cannot be enjoyed by an individual alone.


Answer: C

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