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If We Assume That the Self Is a Social Entity

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If we assume that the self is a social entity that depends on others for its existence, then what will count as freedom will necessarily involve our relationships with others.


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Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by anyone and one person's use does not reduce its availability to others.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a public good without contributing to its cost, benefiting from the good without paying for it.

Samuelson's Theory

Refers to economist Paul Samuelson's contributions to economic theory, including insights on public goods, trade, and welfare economics.

Public Expenditure

Government spending on the provision of goods, services, and infrastructure to the public.

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