The state of Florida funds a program to recruit outstanding scholars and researchers to reduce pollutants in the Everglades and

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The state of Florida funds a program to recruit outstanding scholars and researchers to reduce pollutants in the Everglades and

restore endangered species. Over time, area residents benefit from cleaner water resources, as well as from a thriving and unique ecosystem. Which of the following represent free riders in this examplea. area residents b. florida government officialsc. pollutants d scholars and researchers

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worty [1.4K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-21T20:50:07+03:00

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a. area residents

Explanation:

A free rider is an individual or organization who benefits from something, a government policy or utility without paying for it. In the context of the question, the area residents who benefit from cleaner water resources, as well as from a thriving and unique ecosystem as a result of the program funded by the government represents free riders.