Which of the following is an example of a pure public good?
A) An automobile
B) A mall
C) A teddy bear
D) An army

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A pure public good is non-excludable and non-rivalrous. An army is a classic example of a pure public good because national defense benefits everyone in society and it is difficult to exclude anyone from receiving that benefit. The other options (automobile, mall, teddy bear) are either excludable or rivalrous, or both, and therefore do not qualify as pure public goods.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Pure