A Situation in Which None of the Available Alternatives Seems

question 66

Multiple Choice

A situation in which none of the available alternatives seems morally acceptable is called:

• A) an ethical dilemma.
• B) noblesse oblige.
• C) the tragedy of the commons.
• D) the free rider problem.

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Marginal Tax Rate

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