Four roommates have moved into an apartment.However,none of them clean the apartment,thinking that the others will do it.This is an example of ________.
A) the free-rider problem
B) the paradox of thrift
C) the paradox of plenty
D) the tragedy of commons

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The situation described in the scenario is an example of the free-rider problem, where individuals take advantage of a public good without contributing to its maintenance or provision. In this case, each roommate assumes that one of the others will clean the apartment, leading to a collective action failure where nothing gets done. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the situation.

Four Roommates Have Moved into an Apartment