The Stimulant Used by MORE People in the World Than

question 165

Multiple Choice

The stimulant used by MORE people in the world than any other drug is:

• A) nicotine.
• B) cocaine (including freebased and crack forms).
• C) amphetamines.
• D) caffeine.

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Definitions:

Excludable

An excludable good is one from which it is possible to prevent people from benefiting unless they have paid for it.

Public Good

A good or service offered to every member of a society for free, provided by either the government or a private entity or group, without seeking profit.

National Defense

Governmental and military measures designed to protect a country from external aggression and threats.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where some individuals consume more than their fair share of a public resource, or shoulder less of the cost of its production, benefiting from it without paying for it.