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:

Counseling Psychology

A branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being.

Helping Profession

Career paths that are focused on improving the well-being of others, such as healthcare, education, and social work.

Marriage

A legally and socially sanctioned union between individuals that establishes rights and obligations between them and their children.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have foreseen or predicted the outcome, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" effect.