Incomplete question. However, I inferred from a historical perspective.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Thomas Gage (General Thomas Gage) was is a famous British general that controlled a large portion of British soldiers in North America during the British colonial era.
His statement likely came at a time when there was large opposition coming from Boston over perceived injustices from the government. Hence, his statement meant they (those in power) were losing or not in control over Boston.
Papua New Guinea is the largest island of the more densely populated southwestern Oceanic island group. It is located north of Australia and to the east of Indonesia.
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Yes, it is possible to balance the pursuit of private goods over public goods and this balance is a desirable goal.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The pursuit of private goods over public goods can be balanced with the help of various government policies and taxes. This balance is a desirable goal in order to maintain the economic growth of each strata in the society. It enables the below poverty line strata to have access to the basic necessities. Though private goods provide fast economic growth, public goods offer the wholistic growth of the economy.