Which of the following statements about public goods is not true?

A. They bestow collective benefits on members of society.
B. They will be under supplied by the private sector.
C. They are only produced by government agencies.
D. They are non-excludable since those who do not pay for them cannot be excluded from enjoying them.


Answer: C

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