An online video game has the technical capability for a large number of players to participate, as long as a game administrator works to assure constant functionality of the game. Adding any additional players deprives no other participants of the entertainment services provided by the online game. It has been easy, however, to set up a system for excluding participation by anyone who fails to contribute $5 per month to a fund that assures covering extra expenses generated by that player's participation. Is this game a public good?

A.Yes, this game is a public good because the exclusion of nonpaying consumers is too costly to be

feasible.

B.No, this game is not a public good because a game administrator is needed to assure consumption is

non-rival.

C.Yes, this game is a public good because a game administrator can assure consumption is

non-rival.

D.No, this game is not a public good because the exclusion of nonpaying consumers is not too costly to be

feasible.