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Technological Evolution and the Excludability of Broadcasting
Initially, radio broadcasting was non-excludable because providers could not prevent anyone from listening. However, technological advancements in both radio and television have enabled broadcasters to charge for their programming and restrict access to paying customers. This development has effectively transformed broadcast programs into an excludable public good, where providers can control who receives the service. [1, 3, 4]
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