Many Nations Are Consistently Accused of Enjoying the Benefits of Membership

question 183

Multiple Choice

Many nations are consistently accused of enjoying the benefits of membership in the United Nations, yet they provide few or no funds to support the organization. This is an example of

• A) the principle of rival consumption.
• B) the free-rider problem.
• C) the negative externality problem.
• D) the property rights problem.

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Definitions:

CMS

stands for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering the nation's major healthcare programs.

Antipyretics

Medications or substances used to reduce fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Hypothalamus

A structure of the brain between the cerebrum and the midbrain; lies below the thalamus.

Laxative

A substance that induces the bowels to empty.