Which of the following is NOT a public good?
A) Public fireworks display
B) National defense
C) Books in a public library
D) Clean air

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While books in a public library are accessible to the public, they are not a public good because once one person uses the book, it is not available for others to use at the same time. Public goods are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning that they can be used by multiple people at the same time without diminishing the benefits to others. Public fireworks displays, national defense, and clean air are all examples of true public goods.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Public Good