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ECO.5:2 - Problem

A buyer can offer a price which attracts low quality while driving better suppliers away. A payment rule can reward a visible number instead of the contribution sought. Asking for a promise of care does not change what a provider gains from taking care. Conversely, forcing a provider to bear all uncertainty can drive away a capable participant.