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 14 members of the group (aside from yourself) are willing to contribute, what should you do?
A) Contribute
B) Not contribute

Question

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 14 members of the group (aside from yourself) are willing to contribute, what should you do?
A) Contribute
B) Not contribute

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since B > C, it is likely that the benefit is worth more than the cost. Additionally, if 14 members are already willing to contribute, then only one more member is needed to reach the required 15. By contributing, you can help ensure that the group receives the benefit and potentially strengthen the cohesion of the group. It is also possible that not contributing could create resentments within the group. Therefore, it is better to contribute in this scenario.

Say You Belong to a Group That Has Fifty Members