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Q · Market and Types of GoodsMedium · 45s
Which of the following best describes private goods in economics?
TopicMarket and Types of Goods
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Private goods are defined as rivalrous (consumption by one person reduces availability for others) and excludable (people can be prevented from using them if they don’t pay). Examples include food, clothing, and cars.
Final Answer: Option A — They are rivalrous and excludable