The Volunteer's Dilemma is a concept in game theory that involves a situation where individuals face a choice to either step forward to provide help (volunteer) or remain passive. The dilemma arises from the fact that while it is beneficial for at least one person to volunteer in order to achieve a positive outcome for the group, each individual would prefer that someone else takes on the responsibility of volunteering. In this scenario, if no one volunteers, everyone may suffer a negative consequence.
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