The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (1781)adequately addressed the free-rider problems by setting up a tax system that required all states to share the costs of providing national defense,protecting private property rights,regulating commerce with other countries and across states and upholding a system of laws.

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The Articles of Confederation did not adequately address the free-rider problems as the tax system they established was voluntary, and states could choose not to contribute. This led to an inadequate funding of national functions and eventually, the need for a stronger central government under the Constitution.

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (1781)adequately Addressed the Free-Rider