Asked by Paolina Gonzalez on May 04, 2024

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Private markets usually provide lighthouses because ship captains have the incentive to navigate using the lighthouse and therefore will pay for the service.

Private Markets

Markets in which transactions are conducted directly between parties, often involving assets not publicly traded, such as private equity and real estate.

Lighthouses

Towers equipped with navigational lights and other signaling equipment designed to guide ships and warn them of hazards at sea or along coastlines.

Ship Captains

Professionals responsible for navigating ships and supervising their crew to ensure the safe transportation of cargo or passengers.

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juliana fernandezMay 05, 2024
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Explanation :
Historically, lighthouses have been examples of public goods, often provided by governments because it is difficult to exclude ships from using them and thus challenging to charge ship captains directly for the service.