Economics GCSE
Public Good
What Public Good means in Economics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Public Good
A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning the private sector will not provide it.
Topics that use Public Good
- The mixed economy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Public Good in the exam
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