There Are 12 Families in a Gated Community That Are

question 102

Multiple Choice

There are 12 families in a gated community that are affected by air pollution from a local factory. The pollution could be reduced if the company spent $24,000 on upgraded ventilators. The company agrees to install the ventilators if the affected families contribute the $24,000. Since there are no legal restrictions governing the factory's air pollution the negotiations fail. This outcome is an example of the

• A) free-rider problem.
• B) drop-in-the-bucket problem.
• C) Coase theorem.
• D) problem that arises when property rights are not defined.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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