Because there is a compulsory student union fee at her university, Linda decided not to be a financial member. However, she happily claims a discount on what she buys at the university bookshop, eats cheap meals at the student cafeteria and makes use of club room space. In social psychological terms, Linda is a:

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Linda is a "free rider" because she benefits from the services provided by the student union (discounts, cheap meals, club room space) without contributing financially to it, which is typical behavior of someone who takes advantage of public goods or services without paying for them.

Because There Is a Compulsory Student Union Fee at Her