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1 Jun 2019
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28 May 2026

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What do you call someone in the UK who frequently watches BBC TV but does not pay the required TV licence fee?

Multiple choice question for Public Goods. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Choose the correct answer

Explanation

A person who consumes a service without contributing to its cost, such as watching BBC without paying the TV licence fee, is referred to as a free rider.

Practice related questions from the same subject.

  1. 1.What term describes a good from which individuals can be prevented from accessing or using it?
  2. 2.Which of the following best illustrates a common resource?
  3. 3.Which type of good is impacted by a negative externality in a way that reduces market efficiency?
  4. 4.Which type of good does a positive externality influence market efficiency similarly to?
  5. 5.Who is described as a free rider in economic terms?

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