The free-rider problem describes ______.
A. the costless consumption of a public good by a large number of individuals resulting in its destruction
B. the tendency of individuals to defect from group activity in favor of their own interests
C. the ability of an individual to gain a benefit while not contributing to collective action
D. the challenges associated with balancing transaction and conformity costs
Answer: C
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