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Private goods are ?

Correct answer: B. rival in consumption and their benefits are excludable

  • A. non-rival in consumption and their benefits are nonexcludable:
  • B. rival in consumption and their benefits are excludable
  • C. rival in consumption and their benefits are non-excludable
  • D. non-rival in consumption and their benefits excludable

Explanation

Private goods are both rival and excludable: one person's consumption reduces what remains for others, and owners can prevent non-payers from using them. Food and clothing are standard examples.

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