If you know that 14 members of the group (aside from yourself) are willing to contribute, what should you do?

The following Collective Action scenario applies to the next three questions.
Say you belong to a group that has 50 members (N), and in order to get a particular benefit (B) you need 15 members (K) to contribute. Those who contribute to the provision of the benefit pay a cost (C). Of course, B > c.

A. contribute
B. not contribute


A. contribute

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