A good is a nonexcludable if
A)its consumption by one person does not reduce its consumption by others.
B)it is impossible to prevent people from obtaining the benefits of the good once it has been produced.
C)no negative externalities are associated with its production and consumption.
D)it is free in the first place; that is, it is so abundant that people can get all they want at zero price.

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A nonexcludable good is one where it is not feasible to prevent individuals who have not paid for the good from consuming it. This characteristic is captured in option B, which describes the inability to prevent people from benefiting from the good once it is produced.

A Good Is a Nonexcludable If