During the last few years, the connection of complex networks has accelerated in a spectacular manner. Some of the advantages of this increasing use are well-known and are studied by theoretical works (network externalities). Nevertheless, this interconnection has created new types of risks...

When a deficit occurs in the funding of collective goods, it is usually covered by raising the amount of taxes or by rationing the supply of the goods. This article compares the efficiency of these institutions. We report the results of a 2x2 experiment based on a game in the first stage of...