Public goods are distinguished from private goods in that nonpayers cannot be excluded from benefiting from public goods.

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Public goods are characterized by nonrivalry (meaning one person's use does not diminish the use of others) and nonexcludability (meaning it is difficult or impossible to charge people for their use). This means that nonpayers cannot be excluded from benefiting from public goods.

Public Goods Are Distinguished from Private Goods in That Nonpayers