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We analyze the problem of coordinating upon asymmetric equilibria in a symmetric game, such as the battle-of-the-sexes. In repeated interaction, asymmetric coordination is possible possible via symmetric repeated game strategies. This requires that players randomize initially and adopt a...
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We study the effectiveness of leaders for inducing coordinated organizational change to a more efficient equilibrium, i.e., a turnaround. We compare communication from leaders to incentive increases and also compare the effectiveness of randomly selected and elected leaders. While all...
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Reinforcement learning has proved quite successful in predicting subjects' adjustment behaviour in repeatedly played … simple games. However, reinforcement learning does not predict convergence to the efficient cell in the minimal information … game of mutual fate control, while earlier psychologists' experiments show some tendency to convergence. Our rivalling …
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efficient use. In a series of experiments, Vernon Smith [1987] found that with the right trading institutions, a market with … trading volume. In the series of experiments reported here, the extension of the Hayek Hypothesis to an economy with …
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rather classical economic institution: competition. In a series of laboratory experiments, we reveal that the true reason for …
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We study experimentally a class of pure coordination games as a special case of the Consumer Choice of Prizes game developed by Rapoport et al. (2000). We find a high level of group coordination coupled with considerable switching in the choice of locations. Two models are proposed and tested to...
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iteration of the same game along the lines suggested by anticipatory learning models. …
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The "Weakest Link" is a game show full of paradox. To increase the probability of winning, contestants should eliminate the strongest players. Yet, if it is anticipated that the best player is to be eliminated, participants do not answer questions correctly and nothing is gained. We solve a game...
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examine the sensitivity of this result to the ability of people to observe others' choices. Our experiments are set in a …
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We study how the heterogeneity of agents affects the extent to which changes in financial incentives can pull a group out of a situation of coordination failure. We focus on the connections between cost asymmetries and leadership. Experimental subjects interact in groups of four in a series of...
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