# Free Rider Problem

The use of [public goods](public-goods-problem.md) by parties who do not contribute to their creation or upkeep while still extracting value from the service or good.

See also [public goods problem](public-goods-problem.md).

## References

1. Oakland, William H. "Theory of public goods." In Handbook of public economics, vol. 2, pp. 485-535. Elsevier, 1987.