Why Is There a Free-Rider Problem with Public Goods

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Why is there a free-rider problem with public goods?

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Definitions:

Lymphokines

A type of cytokine secreted by T cells that increases T-cell production and directly kills cells with antigens.

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system, particularly in the body's adaptive immune response to specific pathogens.

Secretes

The process by which cells or glands release substances, such as hormones or enzymes, either into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli (e.g., pathogens, damaged cells), characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes loss of function.