A rival good is one where:
A) one person's use does not impinge on another person's ability to enjoy the same good.
B) one person's use prevents another person's ability to use that good at the same time.
C) two people can use the same good at the same time.
D) the good is simultaneously nonexcludable and public.

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A rival good is a good that cannot be used by more than one person at the same time without reducing its availability or quality for others. When one person uses a rival good, it reduces the amount that is available for others to use, making it more difficult or impossible for others to enjoy the same good simultaneously. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

A Rival Good Is One Where