If it is impossible or very costly to prevent someone from benefiting from a good even if the person does not pay for it, the good is
A) nonrival.
B) nonexcludable.
C) pure.
D) rival.

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A nonexcludable good is one which is difficult or costly to prevent non-paying individuals from consuming. This type of good is characterized by the fact that the consumption by one individual does not diminish the amount of the good available for others to consume (nonrival). Therefore, the correct answer is B, nonexcludable.

If It Is Impossible or Very Costly to Prevent Someone