User Fees May Reduce the Net Benefits That Users Derive

question 19

Multiple Choice

User fees may reduce the net benefits that users derive from new infrastructure in two ways ________ and _____________.

• A) By reducing purchasing power; by motivating them to cut back on use
• B) By increasing the quality of the service; by decreasing the length of time the service will be available
• C) By decreasing the quality of service; by increasing the quantity of services
• D) By removing positive externalities; by eliminating the free rider problem

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A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

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