The free rider problem is triggered when a good is ______________,and the tragedy of the commons arises when a good is ________________
A) nonexcludable; both rivalrous and nonexcludable.
B) rivalrous; both rivalrous and nonexcludable.
C) both rivalrous and nonexcludable; rivalrous.
D) both rivalrous and nonexcludable; excludable.

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The free rider problem occurs with nonexcludable goods because people can benefit without paying. The tragedy of the commons occurs with goods that are both rivalrous and nonexcludable, leading to overuse and depletion.

The Free Rider Problem Is Triggered When a Good Is