Public Goods Game Calculator
Free online public goods game calculator. Enter your values and get instant results with the formula, step-by-step working, a worked example and FAQs — everything runs locally in your browser on Calcton, no signup required.
中文版:公共品博弈计算器
原理:公共品博弈里每人向公共池捐 c,池中总额乘以乘数 m 后平均分给 n 人。捐献者的私人回报是 (m/n)·c——当 m < n 时小于成本 c,于是「不捐」严格占优;但若所有人都不捐,集体只剩各自留存的 c,而全捐能拿到 m·c 的更高人均收益。个体理性与集体理性的裂口正是搭便车问题。
步骤:① 输入人数、乘数与捐献额;② 点击分析;③ 对比捐/不捐的收益差与全捐/全不捐的集体结果。
示例:n = 4、m = 2、c = 10 时,捐献让个人亏 -5,但全捐人均 20 高于全不捐的 10,而搭便车者白拿 15——是最舒服的位置。
注意事项:m ≥ n 时捐献本身是私人最优,不存在困境;实验中真实捐献率通常在均衡(零捐)之上、全捐之下,惩罚机制与重复互动能把捐献率拉高;本工具假设同质玩家与线性乘数。
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How to use the Public Goods Game Calculator
- Fill in the inputs with your own numbers — every field shows what it expects.
- The result updates instantly as you type; no "Calculate" click needed.
- Read the result card for the main figure, the step-by-step formula, and practical notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Public Goods Game Calculator free?
Yes — all math calculators on Calcton are free, with no sign-up required. Your inputs are processed in your browser and never sent to a server.
Is there a Chinese version of this tool?
Yes. Use the Chinese version link above — it is the same calculator with the interface in Simplified Chinese.
References
Formulas and benchmarks used by this calculator follow these published sources.
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