An e-book is similar to a published book in that it is _____,but it is also similar to national defence in that it is _____.
A) rival in consumption;nonexcludable
B) nonrival in consumption;excludable
C) excludable;nonrival in consumption
D) nonexcludable;rival in consumption

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An e-book is excludable because access to it can be restricted/controlled through digital rights management (DRM) technologies. At the same time, it is nonrival in consumption as multiple users can access/read the same e-book simultaneously without any additional cost. National defense is nonrival in consumption because the same level of security/protection benefits all citizens equally, but it is excludable because people who do not pay taxes cannot enjoy the benefits of it.

An E-Book Is Similar to a Published Book in That