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-Refer to Figure 11-1. Emma's use of good x does not affect anyone else's use of good x. Neither Emma nor anyone else can be prevented from using the good. Good x is an example of the type of good that belongs in
A)Box A, which represents private goods.
B)Box B, which represents common resources.
C)Box C, which represents common resources.
D)Box D, which represents public goods.

Question

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-Refer to Figure 11-1. Emma's use of good x does not affect anyone else's use of good x. Neither Emma nor anyone else can be prevented from using the good. Good x is an example of the type of good that belongs in
A)Box A, which represents private goods. 
B)Box B, which represents common resources. 
C)Box C, which represents common resources. 
D)Box D, which represents public goods.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Good x is described as non-excludable (no one can be prevented from using it) and non-rivalrous (one person's use doesn't affect another's), which are characteristics of public goods, represented by Box D.

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