The free-rider problem is

A. the incentive that people have to avoid paying for a public good.
B. that people cannot be forced to accept public goods.
C. the incentive that people have once they are receiving welfare to keep getting welfare.
D. the use of private goods in one state by residents of another state.


Answer: A

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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