In an Effort to Overcome the Free-Rider Problem,noneconomic Groups Have

question 29

Multiple Choice

In an effort to overcome the free-rider problem,noneconomic groups have

• A)deliberately restricted the size of their membership.
• B)joined up with economic groups.
• C)convinced government to limit the distribution of public goods to those who have contributed to the group's efforts.
• D)used Internet resources and computer-assisted mailing lists to target potential donors.
• E)adopted taxes for nonmembers.

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