Acommon solution to the free-rider problem is choose one or more:

a. for government to subsidize consumption of the good.

b. to use the coase theorem to determine who has the property rights to the good in question.

c. for government to provide the good and then pay for its production through taxation.

d. for government to provide vouchers to consumers of the good.

On january 1, year 1, purl corp. purchased as a long-term investment $500,000 face amount of shaw, inc.’s 8% bonds for $456,200. the bonds were purchased to yield 10% interest. the bonds mature on january 1, year 6, and pay interest annually on january 1. purl uses the effective interest method of amortization. what amount (rounded to nearest $100) should purl report on its december 31, year 2, balance sheet for these held-to-maturity bonds?