People are unlikely to choose to pay extra for a low-emissions automobile, because they:

A. do not fully understand the environmental benefits of lower emissions.
B. are better off "free-riding" on others' attempts to reduce emissions.
C. would have to sacrifice fuel efficiency and automotive performance.
D. cannot afford the extra expense of "green" technology.


Answer: B

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