A consumer or producer who does not pay for use of a nonexclusive good but expects others to pay is known as a:
A) free rider.
B) price setter.
C) fringe element.
D) none of the above

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A free rider is someone who benefits from a good without paying for it, relying on others to pay instead. This can lead to market failure if too many people free ride and the good is not adequately funded.

A Consumer or Producer Who Does Not Pay for Use