Costly Punishment

A group member repeatedly benefits without contributing. Punishing them costs you personally and may create conflict, but ignoring them encourages more free-riding.

• 44% chose: Punish the free-rider. (265 people)
• 56% chose: Ignore it to avoid cost. (334 people)

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