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being a public good isn't a binary state, it's a continuum. I think there are internet services that approach the theoretical definition of a public good (non-r
by winfred 10y ago
being a public good isn't a binary state, it's a continuum. I think there are internet services that approach the theoretical definition of a public good (non-rivalrous and non-excludable) close enough to consider them actual public goods.
Edit: I'll give you am example that might fit the definition: DNS
- tamana 10y agoDNS could easily become excludable, if it limited service by IP/MAC address. Most people get DNS from their ISP, for example.
- winfred 10y agoYeah to be honest, I considered that myself as well, if we take that approach then 100% of internet services do not qualify as public goods (and never will), since it's always possible to limit the service in such a manner.