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While this may be a compelling argument to some, it has little bearing on the actual purpose of the individual mandate. The biggest problem with the “free rider” argument for the mandate is that it ...

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Public goods create a peculiar dilemma: everyone likes the benefits, but paying for them is another matter. Economists call this the free-rider problem—people can enjoy protection, clean air, or herd ...