Proportional group payments boost public good provision over equal share.
Group payments based on effort are just as effective as individual payments in increasing public good provision. Different sharing rules among group members lead to varying levels of cooperation, with proportional and targeted payments resulting in higher public good provision compared to equal sharing. The concept of additionality, where payments are contingent on increased public good provision, does not consistently lead to higher levels of public good provision but can improve the cost-effectiveness of transfer programs.