Motivation crowding theory and pro-environmental behavior: Experimental evidence

Behavioral economists have argued that incentives can backfire. In a field experiment, we distribute “no junk mail” stickers to more than 800 households. We introduce information, monitoring, and rewards in treatments. We do not find evidence of motivation crowding out.

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Rommel, Jens ; Buttmann, Vera ; Liebig, Georg ; Schönwetter, Stephanie ; Svart-Gröger, Valeria
Published in:	Economics Letters. - Elsevier, ISSN 0165-1765. - Vol. 129.2015, C, p. 42-44
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Behavioral economics \| Field experiment \| Germany \| Green nudge \| Social norms

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Type of publication:	Article
Classification:	C93 - Field Experiments ; D12 - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis ; Q20 - Renewable Resources and Conservation; Environmental Management. General ; Q58 - Government Policy
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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