The Lighthouse Profitability Problem
A private company builds a lighthouse to guide ships into a busy harbor. The light from the lighthouse is visible to all ships in the area, regardless of whether they have paid for the service. The company attempts to charge a fee to all ships that use the harbor, but it finds that many ship captains refuse to pay, knowing they will benefit from the light anyway. As a result, the company is unable to cover its costs and is considering ceasing operations. Analyze this situation by explaining the economic characteristics of the lighthouse service that lead to the company's financial difficulties.
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