The Free-Rider Problem Arises Because

question 282

Multiple Choice

The free-rider problem arises because

• A) once provided, a public good is available to all regardless of whether they paid for it.
• B) poor people cannot afford to contribute to public goods.
• C) enforcement of tax laws is inadequate.
• D) people disagree with how the government spends it s money.

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