Asteroid deflection would be considered a:
A) public good since it is rival and nonexcludable.
B) public good since it is nonrival and nonexcludable.
C) private good since it is rival and excludable.
D) private good since it is nonrival and excludable.

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Asteroid deflection is a public good because it is nonrival (one person's benefit from deflection does not reduce the benefit to others) and nonexcludable (once provided, it is difficult to exclude anyone from benefiting from it).

Asteroid Deflection Would Be Considered A