Free Riders in the United States
Concept of Free Riders
In the U.S., in the context of Political Participation, Interest Groups and Lobbying, Free Riders has the following meaning: Public goods are often spoiled or not provided at all because people can use, consume, or enjoy them without paying the associated costs. This free rider problem makes it difficult to do things of great value to everyone but of little value to any one person. Examples include the difficulties of maintaining a clean environment or a working democracy with high levels of citizen participation. (Source of this definition of Free Riders : University of Texas)
Free Riders
Concept of Free Riders in Labor Law
In this context, a definition of Free Riders is offered here: Used in an open shop to refer to non-union members who receive all the benefits derived from collective bargaining without paying union dues or equivalent fees.
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- Political Participation
- Interest Groups
- Lobbying