The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.
A)free rider
B)pluralist
C)collective good
D)group coordination

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The free rider problem occurs when people avoid joining a group or contributing to the group's efforts because they can still receive the benefits of membership without doing so. This behavior can lead to a common goods dilemma, where collective goods are not produced because people do not want to pay for them.

The __________ Problem Occurs When People Fail to Join a Group