Most economists believe that the market __________ produce nonexcludable public goods because of __________.

A. will; the monetary incentive they have to produce them
B. will not; the externality problem
C. will not; the free rider problem
D. will; the market shortage that often accompanies the production of public goods.
E. none of the above


Answer: C

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