A characteristic of public goods is that:

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Public goods have the characteristic of non-excludability, meaning that individuals cannot be excluded from using or benefiting from the good even if they do not pay for it. This is because it is difficult or impossible to prevent someone from consuming the good once it is available. In contrast, for private goods, individuals can be excluded from using or benefiting from the good if they do not pay for it. Therefore, C is the correct choice.

A Characteristic of Public Goods Is That