Public Goods

Description and Definition of Public Goods and Services

Tax money is used for a variety of public goods and services that are all available for use by the public. Some examples of public goods are national defense, street lights, and roads and highways. Public services include welfare programs, sanitation, law enforcement, and education.

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Further Reading

• Public Goods and Services in the West's Tax Law Dictionary
• Public Goods and Services in “A Dictionary of Taxation”