One Way to Solve the Free-Rider Problem Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

One way to solve the free-rider problem is:

• A) have the government provide the good at a certain cost.
• B) make the good or service more excludable.
• C) tax those who truly value the good.
• D) tax everyone an equal amount for the good.

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