Some people have argued that the government should provide only those goods that we would truly define as public goods. If so, which of the following should the government provide?

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National defense is a classic example of a public good because it is non-excludable (you cannot prevent people from enjoying its benefits) and non-rivalrous (one person's consumption of the good does not reduce the amount available for others).

Some People Have Argued That the Government Should Provide Only