Socialism

Socialism is an economic system where the government owns or controls the means of production, aiming for equitable wealth distribution. However, it often faces inefficiencies due to the challenges of managing production and understanding market needs. The system can demotivate individuals, leading to issues like the free rider problem and production scarcity.

Explain the motivation problem that arises in a socialist system.

What is the 'free rider' problem in the context of socialism?