Say You Belong to a Group That Has Fifty Members

question 48

Multiple Choice

Say you belong to a group that has fifty members (N) , and in order to get a particular benefit (B. you need fifteen members (K) to contribute. Those who contribute to the provision of the benefit pay a cost (C) . Of course, B > C.
-If you know that 45 members of the group (aside from yourself) are willing to contribute, what should you do?

• A) Contribute
• B) Not contribute

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