Public Good Game

The public goods game is a social dilemma modeling situations where individual self-interest conflicts with collective benefit. Current research focuses on understanding how cooperation emerges, exploring factors like individual risk preferences, social norms, and the impact of external interventions (e.g., "nudges"). Researchers employ multi-agent reinforcement learning, including aspiration-based and deep reinforcement learning models, to simulate agent behavior and test strategies for promoting cooperation. These studies offer valuable insights into the dynamics of cooperation in complex systems and have implications for designing effective interventions in areas like resource management and public health.