What are the characteristics of public goods and private goods? Explain their significance for public provision as opposed to private provision. Is the Canadian border patrol a public good or a private good? Why? How about satellite TV? Explain.
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Step 1: Public goods are goods that are provided by the government or nature for the welfare of people without any cost, while private goods are manufactured and sold by private companies for profit. Show more…
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