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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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited information or false assumptions.

Symbolic Self-Completion

The theory that individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that are associated with their personal goals and identity.

Ego Representation

The aspect of an individual's self-concept that reflects their conscience and the ethical part of personality, guiding behavior through moral judgments.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition characterized by a person's lack of confidence and feeling of not being good enough or valuable.