Asked by Faithe Wright Robinson on May 25, 2024
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The free-rider problem occurs because
A) members of Congress are presented with many opportunities to amend a piece of legislation.
B) the benefits of a group's actions are available only to a specific segment of society.
C) the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers.
D) members of Congress listen only to organized interest groups and not to public opinion polls.
Free-Rider Problem
A situation in economics where individuals benefit from resources or services without paying for their cost, leading to underprovision or depletion of those resources.
Broadly Available
Refers to something that is widely accessible or obtainable by a large portion of the population without significant restrictions.
Nonmembers
Individuals who are not part of a specific group or organization.
- Investigate the behavior of membership within groups and the idea of free riders in relation to the politics of interest groups.
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Jharana UpretiMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The free-rider problem occurs because the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers, leading individuals to benefit without necessarily contributing to the effort or cost.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the behavior of membership within groups and the idea of free riders in relation to the politics of interest groups.