Which of the Following Conditions Would Eliminate the Free-Rider Problem

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would eliminate the free-rider problem?

• A) if participation in an interest group were mandatory
• B) if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group
• C) if the leaders of an interest group were able to set the group's priorities
• D) if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole

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Definitions:

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