When the Free-Rider Problem Exists

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the free-rider problem exists,

• A) the market will devote too few resources to the production of the good.
• B) the cost of the good will always be more than the benefit of the good.
• C) the good will not be produced.
• D) entrepreneurs will eventually find a way to make free-riders pay their share.

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads, representing the expenses to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Factory Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the operation of a factory that are not directly linked to a specific product, such as maintenance, utilities, and salaries of supervisory staff.

Direct Material

The raw materials that are used directly in manufacturing a product and can be easily traced to the final product.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs incurred during the manufacturing process, not including direct materials or direct labor.