The free rider problem gives rise to large explanatory and normative questions in six main disciplines. This is a compelling application of the logic of collective action, an application of such grave import that we pass laws to regulate the behavior of individuals to force them The free rider problem is that the efficient production of important collective goods by free agents is jeopardized by the incentive each agent has not to pay for it: if the supply of the good is inadequate, one’s own action of paying will not make it adequate if the supply is adequate, one can receive it without paying. A free rider, most broadly speaking, is someone who receives a benefit without contributing towards the cost of its production. Rider (or free rider) on the beneficial actions of Therefore, I may not contribute my share toward not fouling the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my polluting less does not matter enough for anyone-especially me-to notice. More than it is worth to us, then its provision is not a collective
The provision of cleaner air is a collective good for us. Of us or some subgroup of us prefer the state of affairs in which weĮach pay this bit over the state of affairs in which we do not, then Reduced harm to the ozone layer that protects us against exposure toĬarcinogenic ultraviolet radiation (although those with fair skinīenefit far more from the latter than do those with dark skin). The reduction of harmful gases in the air we breathe and even in the Pollutes less by paying a bit extra for our cars, we all benefit from In many contexts, all of the individual members of a group canīenefit from the efforts of each member and all can benefit
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