In a game where individuals are asked to contribute to a public good, best response functions slope down because each individual believes the other will not give very much.

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Best response functions slope downwards in public goods games because as others contribute more, an individual has less incentive to contribute (since the public good is being provided by others), not necessarily because they believe others will not give very much.

In a Game Where Individuals Are Asked to Contribute to a Public