If no one can be excluded from consuming its benefits and there is no rivalry in consumption, then the good is a ________ good.

A. free
B. public
C. private
D. Pareto


Answer: B

Economics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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