Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Overcome the Free-Rider

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to overcome the free-rider problem?

• A) offer people a private gift for contributing
• B) arrange for matching contributions
• C) appeal to peoples' sense of civic or moral responsibility
• D) maintain anonymity of contributions

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Definitions:

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

A foundational principle in population genetics stating that allele and genotype frequencies in a population will remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution in which allele frequencies of a population change over generations due to chance or random events.

Small Populations

Populations with a small number of individuals, which may face increased risks of extinction due to genetic drift, inbreeding, and reduced genetic diversity.

Genetic Isolation

A situation where different populations of a species are unable to interbreed, often leading to the formation of new species.