Question

Under which of the following scenarios would a park be considered a public good? a. Visitors to the park must pay an admittance fee, but there are always plenty of empty picnic tables. b. Vistors to the park must pay an admittance fee and frequently all of the picnic tables are in use. c. Visitors can enter the park free of charge and there are always plenty of empty picnic tables. d. Visitors can enter the park free of charge, but frequently all of the picnic tables are in use.

Answer 1

Answer: c. Visitors can enter the park free of charge and there are always plenty of empty picnic tables

Explanation:

One of the aim of having a park is to accommodate people in large amount, who would come together to have fun individually or in groups depending on personal choices or their purpose for going there. A park would be considered a public good when it's able to accommodate people free of charge and making options for tables for them to hangout, this makes it generally okay for the public.