Free Riding Occurs in Collective Action Settings Because

Multiple Choice

Free riding occurs in collective action settings because

A) usually some individuals do not have an interest in the public good.
B) the diversity of motives means not everyone wants to achieve the same goal.
C) irrationality is prevalent in society.
D) people do not know what the price of public goods really ought to be.
E) individuals may be able to enjoy the benefit of others' efforts without contributing themselves.