Question

From your surroundings, list two goods or services that are provided by the government (for example: roads, streetlights, parks, police, and so on). Choose one of the goods you listed and answer:

• Who does benefit from it?
• Why would it be difficult for a private company to provide this service on its own?
• Imagine the government stops providing this good or service; what problems might people in your area face?

Answer 1

• Everyone in the community benefits.
• Because it benefits everyone and does not generate enough profit for private companies. People can use these services without paying and often wait for others to pay.
• People would face inconvenience, unsafe roads, poor transport facilities, and an increased risk of accidents.