The Free Rider Problem Is a Situation in Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

The free rider problem is a situation in which

• A)effluents such as CFCs combine with ozone and decrease concentrations of that protective chemical.
• B)one agent secures benefits that others pay for.
• C)there are excessive subsidies given to polluting buses or other forms of mass transit.
• D) perfect property rights exist.

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Definitions:

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that is involved in running, jumping, and other actions requiring lower leg movements.

GI Tract

The gastrointestinal tract, a system of organs responsible for digestion and absorption of food, extending from the mouth to the anus.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, including heartbeat, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.