Matthey, Astrid; Regner, Tobias - Max-Planck-Institut für Ökonomik <Jena> / Abteilung … - 2011
Recent research has cast some doubt on the general validity of outcome-basedmodels of social preferences. We develop a model based on cognitive dissonance thatfocuses on the importance of self-image. An experiment (a dictator game variant)tests the model.First, we nd that subjects whose choices...