If left to the private market, the amount of fire protection provided in a city would be ________ than it is now, and free riders would pay for fire protection.
A)greater; more
B)greater; nothing
C)lower; nothing
D)lower; a higher price

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If left to the private market, the amount of fire protection provided in a city would likely be lower than it is now because not everyone would be able to afford it. Free riders, or those who do not pay for fire protection, would not receive any protection in a private market system.

If Left to the Private Market, the Amount of Fire