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zhenek [66]
3 years ago
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Billy is interested in lowering the speed limit on a major road near his house. A citizens’ group has formed to lobby the city c

ouncil to take this step, but Billy decides not to join it because he knows he can benefit from the group’s work if it is successful without contributing to its effort. In this instance, Billy is ______. a. behaving like a free rider
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1 answer:
Dvinal [7]3 years ago
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Answer:

Billy is behaving like a free rider.

Explanation:

The term free-rider refers to an individual who enjoys the benefits of something and does not make any effort or financially contributes to its realization. To be clear, free-riders make use of goods without contributing at all, such as in the case of Billy.

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