A group of consumers consistently benefits from a public park without contributing to its maintenance costs. This scenario exemplifies which concept related to information asymmetry in consumer behavior?

The situation describes the concept of the "free rider problem," which occurs when people benefit from resources or services without paying for them. In this case, the public park provides enjoyment and leisure to consumers, but some of them do not contribute to the costs of maintaining it, such as through taxes or donations. This leads to an unfair situation where those who do contribute may feel frustrated, as their efforts help support the park for everyone, including those who do not pay. For example, if a family visits the park every weekend but never donates to its upkeep, they enjoy the park's benefits while relying on others to cover the costs. This imbalance can result in underfunding or neglect of the park, showing how information asymmetry affects consumer behavior and resource management.