According to Kiyonari & Barclay (2008) imposing costs on overconsumption of water, such as fines or public shaming can maintain cooperation. This address the ____ problem.

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The free rider problem occurs when individuals consume more than their fair share of a resource, or contribute less to its provision, while benefiting from others' contributions. Imposing costs on overconsumption addresses this issue by discouraging such behavior and encouraging cooperation.

According to Kiyonari & Barclay (2008) Imposing Costs on Overconsumption