The Reason Individual Homeowners Usually Do Not Hire a Private

Multiple Choice

The reason individual homeowners usually do not hire a private contractor to fill the potholes on their street is because:

A) it costs too much.
B) the value to the neighborhood exceeds the cost of repair.
C) others who use the street will be free riders.
D) they do not trust the government.
E) there are negative externalities associated with the repair.