alleryWhy do private companies usually avoid providing public goods?
AThey are illegal
BThey bring no profit
CThey are too cheap
DNo one needs them
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They bring no profit
Public goods generally do not bring direct profit, so private firms leave them to the government.
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