Suppose a Local City Constructs an Expressway That Provides Better

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Essay

Suppose a local city constructs an expressway that provides better access to its downtown area. The project is financed by raising the community's property taxes. If you live in a nearby town but often visit that community's downtown area, are you a free rider? Why? What can the community do to eliminate the free-rider problem?

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