The market power effect of an international joint venture can lead to welfare losses for the domestic economy unless offset by cost reductions. Which type of cost reduction would not lead to offsetting welfare gains for the overall economy ?

The market power effect of an international joint venture can lead to welfare losses for the domestic economy unless offset by cost reductions. Which type of cost reduction would not lead to offsetting welfare gains for the overall economy ?

A. R&D generating welfare improved technology
B. development of more productive machinery
C. new work rules promoting workers efficiency
D. lower wages extracted from workers

A free rider is a person who ?

A free rider is a person who ?

A. receives the benefits of a good but avoids paying for it.
B. pays for a good but fails to receive any benefit from the good
C. fails to produce goods but is allowed to consume goods.
D. produces a good but fails to receive payment for the good