Which of the Following Is an Example of the Free-Rider

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

• A) Sarah works overtime while her co-workers opt for a traditional schedule.
• B) Tom listens to music on his local PBS radio station, but Tom does not contribute anything to PBS.
• C) Katie catches a swordfish in the ocean.
• D) Jethro buys a crayfish fishing licence that he refuses to share with his sister.
• E) John attends a lecture on investing in high-tech companies for which he paid $100 to hear.

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Definitions:

Lev Vygotsky

A Soviet psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in the development of cognition.

Conservation

The protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment to prevent depletion and degradation.

Physical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical composition, such as density, color, or melting point.

Objects

Physical items or entities that can be perceived by the senses.