Producers would most likely not provide such as roads, because everyone can use them, even those who do not pay. so governments provide these items instead.

So what we're looking for here is something that can be used by everyone in a society, and something that governments typically provide (or companies payed by the government) because it is important for a functioning society.
This is called a public good - and this is what fits into the blank!

Honestly, let me think. i'm .