The best example of a good whose consumption is NOT excludable is:
A) a yard.
B) a house.
C) a bicycle.
D) national defence.

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National defence is a good that is consumed collectively by society and it is not possible to exclude anyone from benefiting from it, regardless of whether or not they have paid for it. Additionally, national defence exhibits the characteristics of a public good and hence it is considered non-excludable. The other choices listed are all excludable goods as they can be limited in access or ownership to those who have paid for them.

The Best Example of a Good Whose Consumption Is NOT