Why Are Collective Goods Easier to Provide in Small Groups

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why are collective goods easier to provide in small groups than in large groups?

• A)In a small group,the free riding of one member is harder to conceal.
• B)In a small group,the free riding of one member has a smaller impact on the overall collective good.
• C)Small groups tend to have a central authority to enforce rules on members.
• D)Small groups want to cooperate more than large groups.

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