Should Terim Let Somebody Else Complete the Transaction Because He

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Essay

Should Terim let somebody else complete the transaction because he knows that if he does not sell to the North Koreans somebody else will?

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological theory that suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.

Diffusion of Responsibility

The phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel accountable, assuming that others will do so.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' short-term selfish interests conflict with long-term group welfare, often relating to resource management.

Social Welfare

A system that provides assistance to individuals and families in need, aiming to ensure a minimum standard of living and support for the well-being of the community.