= Free-rider problem
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The free-rider problem refers to a situation in economic theory and public goods provision where individuals or entities benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, leading to underproduction or depletion of those goods. This problem often arises in the context of public goods, which are characterized by two main traits: they are non-excludable (people cannot be excluded from using them) and non-rivalrous (one person's use does not reduce availability for others).
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