Question

Some environmental regulations (like forbidding the burning of coal in cities) benefit each and every one of us because the air we all breather is cleaner. If an individual ignores the regulation and burns coal, while others obey the regulation, then he or she __________.a. violates our right to a livable environment
b. is being a free rider
c. displays an ignorance of ecology.
d. creates an externality

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is B.  is being a free rider

Explanation:

A person is considered to be a free rider when that person enjoys benefit from something without paying for it.

This means that, some people are use to breaking laws or regulations based on their own benefit, especially when there is no monetary consequence.

In this case, since the regulations made  did not include monetary fine, the person that violates the regulation because of his/her benefits is a free rider. This because , he/she enjoys benefits in the burning of coal without paying for the consequence on the environment.