Suppose That Everyone Prefers to Live in a Society Without

question 406

Multiple Choice

Suppose that everyone prefers to live in a society without poverty. Further suppose that some private charities are successful in reducing poverty. People who do not contribute to the charities

• A)receive no external benefit from private antipoverty programs.
• B)decrease the reliance of individuals on antipoverty programs.
• C)can free ride on the generosity of others.
• D)are most likely to be in favor of government-sponsored programs.

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