A Simple Game-Theoretic Explanation for the Relationship Between Group Size and Helping

Joseph Harrington ()

Economics Working Paper Archive from The Johns Hopkins University,Department of Economics

Abstract: Consistent with evidence from some psychological studies this paper shows that as there are more people who can help someone in need the lower is the probability that help is forthcoming

Date: 2001
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