If each of us relied exclusively on the market to determine what to buy, we would probably end up with few, if any:
A) cars.
B) bananas.
C) national parks.
D) computers.

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National parks are a public good that provide enjoyment and preservation of natural resources, but they do not generate profit in the same way that consumer goods such as cars, bananas, and computers do. Without government intervention and funding, these parks may not exist or may be reduced in number and quality. Therefore, relying solely on the market to determine what to buy would likely result in a lack of national parks.

If Each of Us Relied Exclusively on the Market to Determine