example of how markets, as opposed to private negotiations, can be used to determine efficient contract terms. …

experimentally the behavioral forces stipulated in their theory. The evidence confirms the model's prediction that there is a … with established behavioral concepts, they cannot easily be explained by existing theories. The experiment appears to … reveal a new behavioral force: ex ante competition legitimizes the terms of a contract, and aggrievement and shading occur …

of religious behaviour towards "Theoi" in the laboratory. The theory we test is that, when faced with uncertainty …, individuals attempt to engage in a reciprocal contract with the source of uncertainty by sacrificing towards it. In our …

operations. The empirical findings support the model's prediction and demonstrate that the theory fairly describes the pattern of …

reduce the current and the future yield for both others and themselves. Accordingly, economic theory predicts that more … fishermen who exhibit a higher propensity for cooperation in a laboratory public goods experiment, and those who show more … patience in a laboratory time preference experiment, exploit the fishing grounds less in their daily lives. Moreover, because …

television game show World Poker Tour as a natural experiment. The results show that professional players strategically choose …