Which of the following would not be considered a private good?
A)tennis shoes
B)pizza
C)french fries
D)cable TV service

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Cable TV service is not considered a private good because it is non-excludable (difficult to prevent someone from using it) and non-rivalrous (one person using it does not diminish the ability for others to use it). Private goods are both excludable (able to prevent someone from using it) and rivalrous (one person's use diminishes the ability for others to use it). Tennis shoes, pizza, and french fries are all examples of private goods.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a Private