In Some Social Dilemmas,when One Member of a Group May

question 50

Multiple Choice

In some social dilemmas,when one member of a group may make a contribution to the general welfare of his or her group that makes other members feel that their contribution is unnecessary,it is called the

• A) easy-rider mechanism.
• B) sidecar mechanism.
• C) transit-rider syndrome.
• D) free-rider mechanism.

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Definitions:

Capital Gains

The profit from the sale of a property or an investment when the selling price exceeds the purchase price.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, reflecting the portion of an incremental income that is paid in taxes.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, indicating the organization's liquidity, efficiency, and overall financial health.

Creditors

Individuals or institutions that lend money or extend credit to others.