A sidewalk runs across Jermichael's front yard near the street. By law, anyone has the right to use the sidewalk. When Jermichael shovels the sidewalk after a heavy snowstorm,
A)he is providing a good that is excludable.
B)he is a free rider.
C)those who walk on the sidewalk are using a club good.
D)he is providing a good that is not rival and not excludable.

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Jermichael is providing a service that benefits everyone who uses the sidewalk, which is a public good. Public goods are non-rival (one person's use doesn't reduce availability to others) and non-excludable (people cannot be prevented from using them).

A Sidewalk Runs Across Jermichael's Front Yard near the Street