The Fact That a Group of Individuals Would All Benefit

question 101

Multiple Choice

The fact that a group of individuals would all benefit from draining a swamp but that any individual can shirk his or her part of the duties illustrates the concept of

• A)free riding.
• B)negative externalities.
• C)positive externalities.
• D)collective optimization.
• E)groupthink failures.

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Definitions:

Mixed Construction

A sentence structure that improperly mixes elements, making it confusing or grammatically incorrect.

Incomplete Construction

Refers to a structure or project that has not been finished, often due to various constraints like funding or time.

Dangling Modifier

A term or expression that alters the meaning of an unspecified word within a sentence, typically resulting in uncertainty or obscurity.

Misplaced Modifier

A grammatical mistake where a modifier (word, phrase, or clause) is incorrectly placed, leading to confusion about what is being modified.