Why are the public goods not excludable
A)They may be socially desirable but not privately profitable.
B)They may be socially desirable and therefore will be provided by both the government and as a private good.
C)They may be socially desirable and have a lower price so more consumers will be able to afford them.
D)They may be socially desirable but are still generally taxed by the government.

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Public goods are not excludable because they are non-rival and non-excludable. Non-excludable means that it is impossible or costly to prevent someone from using the good, regardless of whether or not they pay for it. This is because there is no effective way to limit the consumption of a public good once it has been provided. Additionally, public goods are usually provided by the government as they may be socially desirable but not privately profitable (option A).

Why Are the Public Goods Not Excludable