Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of public goods?
A)They are indivisible.
B)They can be used by increasing numbers of people at no additional cost.
C)They are subject to the principle of rival consumption.
D)It is difficult to charge people on the basis of how much they use.

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Public goods are characterized by non-rivalry in consumption, meaning one person's consumption does not reduce the availability or usefulness of the good for others. So, option C, which suggests the opposite, is not a characteristic of public goods. Options A, B, and D are all characteristics of public goods.

Which One of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Public