The Free-Rider Problem Refers To

question 179

Multiple Choice

The free-rider problem refers to:

• A)the situation in the Old West when land was largely unfenced and riders had unfettered access to private range land.
• B)qualifications,or riders,that clients do not request,but which lawyers tend to include in contracts anyway.
• C)a variation on the saying "There's no such thing as a free lunch," which is replaced by "There's no such thing as a free ride."
• D)lack of incentive for consumers to pay for a nonexcludable good.

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