A free rider problem occurs when:

a. everyone fails to work towards a common goal because they all want someone else to do the work
b. the market provides a good by making it free of charge
c. a faction tries to capture control of government
d. the government provides a public good


Answer: a. everyone fails to work towards a common goal because they all want someone else to do the work

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