alleryStart learning →Which item is given as a classic example of suboptimal resource allocation under market failure?
AA branded soft drink
BA private motor car
CA pure public good
DA rented city flat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A pure public good
Public goods are non-excludable, so markets tend to under-provide them, giving suboptimal allocation.
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