A public good
A) generally results in substantial negative externalities.
B) can never be provided by a nongovernmental organization.
C) costs essentially nothing to produce and is thus provided by the government at a zero price.
D) can't be provided to one person without making it available to others as well.

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A public good is characterized by its non-excludability, meaning that once it is provided, it cannot be withheld from one person without make it available to others as well. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

A Public Good