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Thames Barrier - A Pure Public Good in Action!

Geoff Riley

15th January 2017

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Here is a terrific photo to use when teaching the non-excludable and non-rival aspects of flood protection from the Thames Barrier. The tidal surge down the east coast was a big threat last week.

This picture shows the Thames Barrier in full flood mode helping to protect thousands of homes & businesses from tidal flooding.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

@tutor2uGeoff

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