Some people have argued that government should provide only those goods that we would truly define as public goods.If so,which of the following should government provide?

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National defense is a classic example of a public good because it is both non-excludable (individuals cannot be excluded from its benefits) and non-rivalrous (one person's consumption of national defense does not diminish the amount available for others). Therefore, it is a proper role for government to provide national defense. The other options listed may have some public good characteristics, but they are not purely public goods and can be provided by the private sector or at least partially funded through private means.

Some People Have Argued That Government Should Provide Only Those