Free Riders & Collective Goods

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Smitington

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> Role of Government in Capitalist Domestic Economy:

-PROVIDE COLLECTIVE GOOD

Something provided by enough people or states but once it is available, all benefit, regardless of individual contributions
Examples: Schools, roads, national defense

-Punish Free Riders (actors who benefit from, but do not help provide, collective good)
legal system & enforcement.