Which of the following is an example of a public good?

A. Social Security payments.
B. Flood control.
C. Carpooling with your friends.
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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

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Using Figure 1 above, if the aggregate demand curve shifts from AD3 to AD2 the result in the long run would be:

A. P1 and Y2. B. P2 and Y1. C. P3 and Y1. D. P3 and Y2.

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