Assume that a house is rented by four students.When it comes to keeping the house clean,each of the four roommates has an incentive to leave the cleaning to the others.As a result,the house is never clean.Which of the following is the best solution to this problem of free riding?
A) Asking every roommate to clean the house if they dirty it
B) Requiring every roommate to contribute to a cleaning service
C) Requiring each roommate to pay more toward the house rent and groceries
D) Assigning one roommate the responsibility of watching over the other students

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Requiring every roommate to contribute to a cleaning service would ensure that everyone shares the responsibility equally, and no one can take advantage of others. This solution also incentivizes each individual to keep their own space clean to avoid paying extra for the cleaning service. Assigning one roommate to watch over others (Option D) may create tension and conflict among the roommates, whereas Option A does not address the issue of free riding and may still result in an unclean house. Option C could also create resentment among roommates, as some may feel they are paying more than their fair share.

Assume That a House Is Rented by Four Students