The Free-Rider Problem Occurs Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

The free-rider problem occurs because

• A) members of Congress are presented with many opportunities to amend a piece of legislation.
• B) the government subsidizes most forms of transportation in the United States.
• C) the benefits of a group's actions are available only to a specific segment of society.
• D) the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers.
• E) members of Congress listen only to organized interest groups and not to public opinion polls.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Motivational Tension

A psychological condition where an individual feels compelled to act due to a perceived discrepancy between their current state and their desired state.

Internal Equilibrium

A state of balance within a system, especially regarding biological or chemical processes in living organisms.

Positive Feedback

A mechanism in which the output of a system amplifies the system or increases its output.