In the Presence of the Free-Rider Problem, the Market Will

question 66

Multiple Choice

In the presence of the free-rider problem, the market will provide ________ of a good or service.

• A)more than the socially optimal quantity
• B)the socially optimal quantity
• C)less than the socially optimal quantity
• D)either more than or less than the socially optimal quantity

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