You are working on a group project with three other students. The instructor has announced that everyone in the group will get the same grade. One student, Patrick, decides not to do the work and to instead rely on the rest of you to get a good grade. In this case the grade is an example of a(n) ________, while Patrick is an example of a(n) ________.

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The situation described is an example of a public good, as the grade is going to be shared equally among all group members regardless of individual contributions. Patrick, who is not doing the work and still expecting to benefit from the group's efforts, is a free rider.

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