Which of the following characteristics defines a pure public good, leading to potential market failure due to the free-rider problem?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
A pure public good is characterized by being non-excludable (people cannot be prevented from consuming it) and non-rivalrous (one person's consumption does not diminish another's). This combination often leads to the free-rider problem, as individuals can benefit without paying.
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