If your economics class was graded on a curve and everyone agrees to study only half as much, everyone would get the same grade that they otherwise would earn. You, however, will earn an A if you study more than the others, a C if you study the same amount as others, and an F if everyone else studies more than you. You don't like studying, but you'd rather study and get an A than get a C without studying, or study and get a C than get an F without studying. If everyone else is studying, what is it in your best interest to do?
A) study and get a C
B) not study and get an F
C) drop the class
D) randomize over studying and not studying

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If everyone else is studying, then the lowest grade you could receive is a C if you study the same amount as them. If you choose not to study, you will get an F. However, if you study more than others, you will earn an A. Therefore, the best decision is to study and aim for a C or even an A if you study more than others.

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