Why are most lighthouses operated by the government
A)because of the free-rider problem
B)because lighthouses are no longer valued by society
C)because most lighthouses are only tourist attractions in provincial and national parks
D)because shipping companies would not be able to afford lighthouse upkeep

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Lighthouses are typically operated by the government due to the free-rider problem, where private entities would not have the incentive to maintain them since they cannot easily charge ships for their use, yet all ships benefit from their presence.

Why Are Most Lighthouses Operated by the Government