Hew is trying to decide whether to volunteer at the local fire department. He doesn't really want to spend the time doing the work, but he realizes that if no one volunteers, the fire department will not be effective at protecting the community. Hews' decision is an example of a

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Hew's decision is an example of a contributions dilemma because it involves the conflict between the personal cost of contributing (volunteering time) and the collective benefit of having an effective fire department to protect the community.

Hew Is Trying to Decide Whether to Volunteer at the Local