A Free-Rider Problem Exists If

question 104

Multiple Choice

A free-rider problem exists if

• A) those consuming the good pay more than the cost of providing the good so that the producer's profits increase ("free ride") as a result of the overpayment.
• B) those consuming the good pay nothing for it.
• C) two consumers can jointly consume a good, which lowers the price per person.
• D) a firm can obtain technology at a fair price.

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