Model
Free Rider Problem
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Another cause of issues like the tragedy of the commons is the free rider problem, where some people get a free ride by using a resource without paying for it. People or companies who cheat on their taxes are free riders to government services they use, such as infrastructure and the legal system. If you've ever worked on a team project where one person didn't do anything substantive, that person was free-riding on the rest of the group. Another familiar example: Has anyone ever leeched off your wi-fi or Netflix account? Or perhaps you've been the free rider?
From
Chapter:
Anything That Can Go Wrong, Will
Section:
Harm Thy Neighbor Unintentionally
