What does the free rider problem suggest might happen if the government stoped collecting taxes and relied on voluntary contributions?

Answer 1

Many public services would have to be eliminated

Answer 2

The free rider problem suggests that if the government stopped collecting taxes and relied on voluntary contributions, many individuals would choose not to contribute because they could benefit without paying. Without mandatory taxation, public goods and services would likely be underfunded, leading to a lack of funding for important public needs such as infrastructure, education, and public safety.