Which best describes a free-rider problem in an interest group setting?

a. Some group members contribute less, knowing that others’ contributions will make up for it.
b. Special interest groups should make membership available to all socioeconomic status levels.
c. Group leaders must create incentives to boost the membership of their interest groups.
d. Special interest groups are created specifically to target urban transportation issues.


a. Some group members contribute less, knowing that others’ contributions will make up for it.

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