Social Norms as a Driver of Conditional Cooperation in Public Good Games
In scenarios modeled by public good games, an individual's willingness to contribute is often conditional upon observing the contributions of others. This behavior suggests the influence of social norms, such as the shared expectation that one should contribute to the group's welfare or a preference for fair outcomes, rather than decisions based on pure self-interest.
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