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Evaluating Universal Internet Access as a Merit Good
Some policymakers are proposing that high-speed internet access should be treated as a merit good, provided to all citizens at a subsidized rate or for free, funded by taxation. Construct an argument either for or against this proposal. In your response, you must define what constitutes a merit good and evaluate whether universal internet access meets the key criteria, specifically focusing on its potential impact on an individual's future life opportunities.
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