The sale of by-products of public goods can sometimes help to finance those goods. Which of the following would not be a by-product of a public good?

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Adding software to a computer you are selling is not a by-product of a public good as public goods are non-rivalrous and non-excludable, they cannot be sold or exclusive access cannot be granted. The other options involve goods or services that have some connection with public goods and can be sold to help finance them.

The Sale of By-Products of Public Goods Can Sometimes Help