The Athenian Statesman Solon Aimed to

question 56

Multiple Choice

The Athenian statesman Solon aimed to

• A) restore aristocracy.
• B) concentrate wealth in the hands of a few to facilitate tax collection.
• C) instill in Athenians of all classes a sense of working for the common good of the city.
• D) establish order in Athens with a law code mandating very harsh punishments.
• E) give to peasants land confiscated from exiled aristocrats.

Recognize the "Tragedy of the Commons" and identify privatization as a potential solution.

Comprehend the role of government in subsidizing research and providing public goods due to market failure.

Identify the free-rider problem and its implications for the provision of public goods.

Understand the application of tolls and taxes as mechanisms to manage congestion and pollution.

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