What is common property? What does common property have to do with externalities?

What will be an ideal response?


Common property is property that is owned by everyone, so no one can be excluded from using it. There is a tendency to overuse common property, which means that people can use it and pass some of their costs on to others. That is, externalities are likely to be associated with common property.

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Which is the largest cash transfer program for the poor?

A. TANF B. Medicare C. SSI D. Medicaid

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