Which of the following explains what would likely happen if public goods were marketed like private goods?

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Public goods are non-excludable and non-rival in consumption, meaning that it is difficult to prevent anyone from using them and the consumption by one person does not diminish the availability of the good to others. If marketed like private goods, individuals would only consume public goods if they paid for them, and since it is difficult to prevent individuals from using them, many people would likely free ride and not pay for the good. This would result in underproduction of the public good, as the private market would not adequately incentivize producers to produce an optimal amount.

Which of the Following Explains What Would Likely Happen If