Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a "Free

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of a "free rider"? Someone who

• A)receives the benefit of a good without having to pay for it.
• B)consumes a good until the marginal benefit received from the last unit is zero.
• C)pays for a good but does not receive any benefit from the good.
• D)does not produce any goods but is able to consume them.
• E)consumes a good until the marginal benefit received from the last unit is equal to the marginal cost of producing the good.

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