Assume that Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt are the only citizens in a community. A proposed public good has a total cost of $1,000. All ﬁve citizens will share an equal portion of this cost in taxes. The beneﬁt of the public
Good is $220 to Abby, $210 to Ben, $210 to Clara, $180 to Joe, and $120 to Matt. Who will likely vote in favor of
This proposal?
A) Abby, Ben, Clara, and Joe
B) Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt
C) Ben, Clara, and Joe
D) Abby, Ben, and Clara

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Each citizen's share of the cost is $200 ($1,000 total cost divided by 5 citizens). Abby, Ben, and Clara each value the public good at more than $200 ($220, $210, and $210 respectively), so they would likely vote in favor. Joe and Matt value the good at less than $200 ($180 and $120 respectively), so they would likely vote against.

Assume That Abby, Ben, Clara, Joe, and Matt Are the Only