Volunteer Dilemma Calculator
Free online volunteer dilemma 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:志愿者困境计算器
原理:只要有一人志愿(付成本 c),全组都拿到公共收益 V。混合均衡让人在「志愿」与「等别人」之间无差异:别人全不志愿的概率 (1−p)ⁿ⁻¹ 乘上收益差 V−c 等于志愿的确定成本 c,解出 p* = 1 − (c/V)^(1/(n−1))。人越多,每人志愿率越低——责任被摊薄。
步骤:① 输入公共收益、志愿成本与人数;② 点击计算;③ 读出均衡志愿率与无人志愿概率。
示例:V = 100、c = 10、n = 5 时 p* = 0.43765867481,无人志愿的概率恰为 c/V = 0.1;两人博弈(n = 2)时 p* = 0.9,比五人组高得多。
注意事项:c ≥ V 时没人愿意志愿(成本超过全部收益);n 增大时 p* 下降但「至少一人志愿」的整体概率通常仍上升;现实中旁观者效应与此同构——责任分散导致行动迟缓。
相关:公共品博弈计算器是人人同时贡献的版本;纳什均衡计算器给出混合策略的一般定义;概率计算器可复核无志愿概率的展开式。
How to use the Volunteer Dilemma 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 Volunteer Dilemma 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
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