Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Evolutionary Psychology01:20

Evolutionary Psychology

479
Evolutionary psychology explores the origins of human behavior and mental processes by framing them within the context of natural selection, a theory famously propounded by Charles Darwin. This field asserts that many behaviors common across human societies — ranging from instinctive fear reactions to complex social interactions — arose as evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations enhanced the survival and reproductive success of our ancestors, thereby becoming embedded in the...
479
Probability Laws01:49

Probability Laws

42.0K
Overview
42.0K
Convergent Evolution01:54

Convergent Evolution

29.3K
Evolution shapes the features of organisms over time, ensuring that they are suited for the environments in which they live. Sometimes, selection pressure leads to the rise of similar but unrelated adaptations in organisms with no recent common ancestors, a process known as convergent evolution.
29.3K
Cooperative Allosteric Transitions01:58

Cooperative Allosteric Transitions

2.6K
2.6K
Equity Theory01:26

Equity Theory

9
Equity theory explains how our sense of fairness influences the dynamics of close relationships. Rooted in social psychology, the theory posits that individuals evaluate fairness by comparing the ratio of their contributions to the rewards they receive. Relationship satisfaction is highest when these ratios are perceived as balanced between partners, promoting mutual reciprocity and a sense of justice.Equity vs. Equality in RelationshipsEquity is distinct from equality. Fairness does not...
9
Method of Joints: Problem Solving II01:30

Method of Joints: Problem Solving II

713
Consider a truss structure with frictionless joints fixed to a wall and roller support. If a force of 150 N is applied to joint A, the forces in each member of the truss can be determined using the method of joints.
713

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cooperation conflicts with equality when allocating public goods.

Nature·2026
Same author

Temporality modulates the effect of network heterogeneity on cooperation fixation.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Public goods games on any population structure.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Individual incentives that promote collective intelligence.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2025
Same author

A multi-agent reinforcement learning framework for exploring dominant strategies in iterated and evolutionary games.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Unilateral incentive alignment in two-agent stochastic games.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2025
Same journal

RNA-ligand complexes and the attenuation of neutral confinement in the evolution of RNA secondary structures.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same journal

Individual detachment-reintegration events in homing pigeon flocks and the dominance of directional adjustment in their kinematic features.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same journal

Thermal stress disrupts symbiotic fluid dynamics in bobtail squid.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same journal

Distinct geometrical landscapes distinguish between modes of tristability in gene regulatory networks.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same journal

Slow modulation of the contraction patterns in Physarum polycephalum.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same journal

Moo-ving mountains: grazing agents drive terracette formation on steep hillslopes.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 28, 2025

The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm
06:18

The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm

Published on: October 20, 2022

2.2K

Evolution of cooperation with joint liability.

Guocheng Wang1, Qi Su2,3,4, Long Wang1,5

  • 1Center for Systems and Control, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, People's Republic of China.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface
|March 30, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Joint liability, where a group shares consequences for an individual's actions, significantly promotes cooperation. This mechanism, analyzed using evolutionary game theory, is crucial for collective success and economic prosperity.

Keywords:
cooperationevolutionary dynamicsfitness interdependencejoint liabilitypunishment

More Related Videos

Shifting Zebrafish Lethal Skeletal Mutant Penetrance by Progeny Testing
08:39

Shifting Zebrafish Lethal Skeletal Mutant Penetrance by Progeny Testing

Published on: September 1, 2017

7.7K
Molecular Evolution of the Tre Recombinase
12:02

Molecular Evolution of the Tre Recombinase

Published on: May 29, 2008

9.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 28, 2025

The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm
06:18

The Collective Trust Game: An Online Group Adaptation of the Trust Game Based on the HoneyComb Paradigm

Published on: October 20, 2022

2.2K
Shifting Zebrafish Lethal Skeletal Mutant Penetrance by Progeny Testing
08:39

Shifting Zebrafish Lethal Skeletal Mutant Penetrance by Progeny Testing

Published on: September 1, 2017

7.7K
Molecular Evolution of the Tre Recombinase
12:02

Molecular Evolution of the Tre Recombinase

Published on: May 29, 2008

9.9K

Area of Science:

  • Social Governance
  • Evolutionary Game Theory
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • Personal responsibility is a cornerstone of social governance, but not the sole determinant of human interactions.
  • In collective settings, individual actions can impact the entire group, a concept known as joint liability.
  • While joint liability's role in fostering collaboration is observed, a systematic theoretical analysis is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically analyze how and when joint liability promotes cooperation within groups.
  • To model an interacting system incorporating joint liability using evolutionary game theory.
  • To identify conditions under which cooperation evolves in the presence of joint liability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized evolutionary game theory to model group interactions under joint liability.
  • Developed a model where individual misconduct negatively affects group reputation.
  • Employed analytical methods to determine conditions for cooperation's evolution.

Main Results:

  • Provided an analytical condition predicting the evolution of cooperation under joint liability.
  • Demonstrated that joint liability significantly enhances cooperation when punishment is present.
  • Showcased how shared consequences incentivize adherence to group norms.

Conclusions:

  • Joint liability is a powerful mechanism for promoting cooperation in collective endeavors.
  • The presence of punishment amplifies the cooperative effects of joint liability.
  • This research underscores the importance of joint liability for fostering economic prosperity.