excludability

Example:Intellectual property rights include the right to prevent others from using one's inventions without permission.

Definition:The legal rights of an individual or entity to own, use, control, or transfer a particular property or asset.

Example:National defense is a classic example of a public good that is both non-excludable and non-rivalrous.

Definition:Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning that one person’s use does not diminish another’s, and it is difficult or impossible to prevent people from using them.

Example:The subscription model is a common exclusion mechanism used by many online service providers.

Definition:A method or system designed to prevent certain individuals from accessing a good or service.