A National Campaign Is Asking for Contributions of $1

question 168

Multiple Choice

A national campaign is asking for contributions of $1.00 per citizen to fund the building of the September 11th memorial in New York City. The total cost of the memorial is estimated to be $260 million. You decide not to contribute, because your contribution would be small relative to the total that it won't make any difference whether you contribute or not. This is an example of the ________ problem.

• A) nonexcludable
• B) nonrival in consumption
• C) free-rider
• D) drop-in-the-bucket

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Definitions:

Sexual Selection

A form of natural selection where individuals select mates based on heritable traits, such as size, strength, or coloration, that are indicative of reproductive success.

The Descent of Man

A book by Charles Darwin that discusses human evolution and sexual selection, published in 1871.

The Origin of Species

A seminal book by Charles Darwin published in 1859, formally introducing the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection.

Scientific Contribution

The addition of knowledge, findings, or innovations to a specific field or discipline by a researcher or group of researchers.