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Free Rider Problem

The free rider problem refers to a situation in which individuals benefit from a public good without contributing their fair share towards its provision and maintenance.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Many people avoid donating to charity due to the free rider problem, where they rely on others' contributions.
2. In economic studies, the free rider problem is often used to analyze the challenges of public goods.

As a verb:

1. Some people tend to free ride on their teammates' efforts during group projects.
2. Companies need to find effective strategies to prevent employees from free riding on the hard work of others.

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