Assume that the city government announces that public parks in the city belong to the public and no fees will be charged for the use of the parks. However, members of the public who use the parks will be asked to donate a sum of their choice for using the park. Do you think people will donate voluntarily? Please give an explanation which includes the concept of the free-rider problem.

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Assume that the city government announces that public parks in the city belong to the public and no fees will be charged for the use of the parks. However, members of the public who use the parks will be asked to donate a sum of their choice for using the park. Do you think people will donate voluntarily? Please give an explanation which includes the concept of the free-rider problem.
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