The concept that Mr. Jones is going to enjoy the benefits of police protection even though he no longer pays taxes is called
A)the free-rider problem.
B)the negative externality principle.
C)the principle of rival consumption.
D)the principle of anti-trust.

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The free-rider problem occurs when someone benefits from a good or service without paying for it. Mr. Jones is no longer paying taxes, but he will still enjoy the benefits of police protection. This is an example of the free-rider problem because Mr. Jones is receiving a benefit without paying for it.

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