Individual Incentive to Free-Ride in the Worldwide Public Good Game
In the worldwide public good game, a player's individual payoff is always higher if they contribute nothing, regardless of what others do, creating a powerful incentive to free-ride. For instance, even if a player expects the other three group members to each contribute $10, their own best financial move is to contribute zero. This presents a dilemma because this same incentive applies to every member of the group, creating a conflict between individual self-interest and the potential for a better collective outcome.
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Individual Incentive to Free-Ride in the Worldwide Public Good Game
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Figure 4.14a: Deciding on a Contribution in the Worldwide Public Good Game
Imagine you are in a four-person group where each person, including you, is given $20 for a single round. You can contribute any amount of this $20 to a group project. For every $1 contributed to the project by any member, every person in the group (including those who did not contribute) receives a return of $0.40. Any money you do not contribute, you keep. You have a strong belief that the other three members of your group will each contribute exactly $10. To maximize your own personal financial payoff, what is the best action for you to take and what will your final payoff be?
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