- Free rider
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A person who chooses to receive the benefits of a "public good" or a "positive externality" without contributing to paying the costs of producing those benefits.
[See also: public goods, externality]
A person who chooses to receive the benefits of a "public good" or a "positive externality" without contributing to paying the costs of producing those benefits.
[See also: public goods, externality]
A Glossary of Political Economy Terms copyright © 1994-2005 Paul M. Johnson
Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849