If the free-rider problem affects political advocacy, the result may be that the:
A. best ideas will always win because those supporters value the outcome the most.
B. irrelevant alternatives are eliminated from the options, increasing the efficiency of the vote.
C. best ideas will always win because free-riders are not typically supporters of relevant alternatives.
D. best ideas might not win out if lots of people fail to lend their support.
Answer: D
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