Because of the Free- Rider Problem

question 67

Multiple Choice

Because of the free- rider problem,

• A)government will not be able to produce an efficient amount of a public good.
• B)too many people will over- consume a public good.
• C)people need to pay a government user fee to pay for the good's production.
• D)the private market will generally produce the efficient amount of a public good.
• E)it is difficult to make people pay for a public good,and thus private markets will tend not to produce it.

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Definitions:

Oxygen and Nutrients

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Placenta

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Fetus

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Miscarriages

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