One Reason That National Defence Is a Classic Example of a Public

Multiple Choice

One reason that national defence is a classic example of a public good is that

A) all citizens want national defence.
B) society deems it to be too important to be provided by the private sector.
C) the benefits of national defence cannot be kept from those who do not pay.
D) military technology is too expensive for private firms to provide.
E) it would be immoral for private firms to provide this essential commodity.