Which of the following explains what would happen if public goods were marketed like private goods?

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Public goods are non-excludable and non-rival. If they were marketed like private goods, they would need to be sold at a price, which would make them excludable. This means that only those who pay for the good can consume it. Since public goods provide benefits to everyone, this would result in underproduction as people may not be willing to pay for something that they cannot be excluded from consuming.

Which of the Following Explains What Would Happen If Public