Arthur, There is no defined concept of public goods. Public goods expand in every direction swallowing all kinds of things that are properly in the private sector. So, there is no defined concept of public goods.
Here is an economic definition. When the market cannot work properly because competition isn't possible, or isn't practical, then the operation must be carried out by the community. Roads and sewers are examples, as are local utilities and water distribution. Such monopolies can be owned by the community, but run by performance bonded companies chosen by lowest bid. That was easy wasn't it? In my four decades in the US, I have never owned a gun, so I'm not a choice candidate for membership of the NRA. I am afraid you are thinking in stereotypes again. If I believe in a particular idea, I am immediately heir to the whole bundle that cleave to your stereotype. I think this may be a problem with the rather disloyal opposition. But, there you are. Harry PS. The firemen brought 4 engines into the canyon, but the fire got so hot they abandoned them and ran for it. We had hoses and a little stupidity and they worked. After us, the fire reached Glendale and a whole Crescent of houses were burned - except one. The owner refused to leave as ordered and stayed on the roof with his hose. ******************************************** Henry George School of Social Science of Los Angeles Box 655 Tujunga CA 91042 Tel: 818 352-4141 -- Fax: 818 353-2242 http://haledward.home.comcast.net ******************************************** -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 12:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Futurework] E.European Women discover the Joys of Free Trade I guess the concept of "public goods" is not taught at your school. Public goods--something that everyone wants/needs but the market will not supply on its own since there are problems with appropriation of benefits. Polio vaccine, flu vaccine, fire department (except for Harry who seems able to save his own house with a garden hose) emergency ambulance (maybe here too, Harry can take care of himself)... Police (maybe here again Harry P. is a member of the NRA and can take care of himself) Arthur --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.541 / Virus Database: 335 - Release Date: 11/14/2003 _______________________________________________ Futurework mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://scribe.uwaterloo.ca/mailman/listinfo/futurework
