A Free Rider Is a Person Who ________

question 25

Multiple Choice

A free rider is a person who ________.

• A) can produce a good at a very low cost
• B) only consumes products provided by the government
• C) receives the benefit of a good without paying for it
• D) purchases products available for discounts

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Definitions:

Public Policy

Government actions, laws, and regulations that reflect the attitudes and rules for the public implemented by different levels of government.

Environmental Concerns

Issues related to the protection of the natural environment due to impacts from human activity, often requiring policy and individual actions to address.

Pollution

The presence or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.

Pollution Permits

Licenses granted to companies allowing them to emit a certain amount of pollution; they can be bought, sold, or traded, creating an economic incentive to reduce pollution.