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Chapter 1: Q.22 (page 25)

Can you think of any examples of free goods, that

is, goods or services that are not scarce?

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Sunlight, Air, Water, Thoughts are a few examples of free goods.

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Step 1. Free goods-

Goods with zero opportunity cost considered as Free goods. Goods that are present in abundance, and have no opportunity cost are free goods.

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Step 2.Concept

This means it can be consumed in the quantity as needed without compromising its availability to others.

Example - Sunlight is for all.

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