What Does the "Free Rider" Problem as Related to Having

question 14

Multiple Choice

What does the "free rider" problem as related to having and raising children?

• A) Men do not spend as much time caring for children as women do
• B) Individuals and institutions benefit from the work that parents do but do not have to pay for that work
• C) Women who have children do not contribute as much to the economy
• D) Some parents rely too much on institutions and other individuals to raise their children for them.

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Definitions:

HBr

Hydrogen bromide, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, used as a reagent in various chemical reactions.

1,4-Dibromobutane

1,4-Dibromobutane is an organic compound characterized by a four-carbon chain with bromine atoms attached to the first and fourth carbon atoms, used in various chemical syntheses.

Ethoxycyclopentane

An organic compound featuring an ethoxy group attached to a cyclopentane ring.

Intermolecular Dehydration

A chemical reaction where water is removed from between two molecules, often leading to the formation of a larger molecule.