In Which of the Case Below Is There the Potential

question 193

Multiple Choice

In which of the case below is there the potential for a free-rider problem?

• A) half-off sales at department stores
• B) voluntary payments for a smog reduction program
• C) group projects where all members have clearly assigned tasks and are responsible for presenting their work
• D) cable Internet service

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Definitions:

Louis XIV

A monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715, known for his absolute monarchy and the phrase "L'état, c'est moi."

Tribal Societies

Groups of people organized around kinship or other forms of obligation and identified by cultural and social unity, often living in traditional, pre-industrial societies.

Feudal Societies

Societies structured around a strict hierarchical system of lords, vassals, and serfs, prevalent in medieval Europe, where lands were held in exchange for service.

Traditional Authority

A form of leadership where power is legitimized by customs and traditional beliefs passed down through generations, often seen in monarchies or tribes.