The free-rider phenomenon
A) becomes increasingly problematic in very large groups.
B) becomes increasingly problematic in very small groups.
C) is not affected in any way by the size of the group in question.
D) is not related to groups in any way because it is an individual-level problem.
E) makes collective action considerably easier.

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The free-rider phenomenon refers to individuals who benefit from a collective action (such as a public good) without contributing to it. When a group becomes very large, it becomes easier for individuals to free-ride because their individual contribution becomes less significant in relation to the total contribution of the group. Therefore, the free-rider phenomenon becomes increasingly problematic in very large groups.

The Free-Rider Phenomenon