A ________ is a person who wants to enjoy the benefits of a public good without contributing his or her marginal benefit to the cost of financing the amount made.
A) free rider
B) politician
C) price maker
D) price optimizer

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A free rider is a person who benefits from a public good without contributing their fair share towards its cost. They take advantage of the benefits provided by the good without contributing towards its production or maintenance. This often leads to underproduction of public goods as individuals may choose to free ride instead of contributing towards the cost of financing the good.

A ________ Is a Person Who Wants to Enjoy the Benefits