Which of the following is an example of a public good?
A)An aquaculture oyster farm
B)A movie theater
C)The ozone layer protecting humans from ultraviolet radiation
D)The level of pollution from a pulp mill in Uruguay that affects Argentina

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A public good is a good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning that it cannot be excluded from anyone and its use by one individual does not diminish its availability for others. The ozone layer protecting humans from ultraviolet radiation meets these criteria, making it a public good. The other options, such as the aquaculture oyster farm and the movie theater, are excludable and rivalrous, and the pollution from a pulp mill affects Argentina, making it neither non-excludable nor non-rivalrous.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Public