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are linear. The results help to reconcile theory with various empirical findings on mergers. -- efficient hedging …
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In this paper we investigate four hypotheses which are inconsistent with expected utility theory, but may well be … explained by prospect theory. It deals with framing, the non-linearity of subjective probabilities, the disposition effect, and …) found little correspondence between different experimental risk elicitation methods. -- Prospect Theory ; Framing …
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dividend earnings. However in line with prospect theory, it can be shown that a purchase of assets is perceived as a subjective … ; prospect theory …
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We study behavior in experimental beauty contests with, first, boundary and interior equilibria, and, second, homogeneous and heterogenous types of players. We find quicker and better convergence to the game-theoretic equilibrium with interior equilibria and homogeneous players. -- beauty...
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employees to accept lower wages as well? As an alternative to reviewing statistical data, we have performed an experiment with a … lower competitive wage in the second phase of an employment relationship that is known to both parties. The experiment casts …
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observed in the experiment aim at fair surplus sharing. -- principal-agent theory ; contract theory ; fair sharing ; incentive …Modern 'principal-agent theory' has made a lot of progress in proposing theoretical Solutions to agency problems. This … evidence on offered contracts and effort choices in a simple agency game. In line with principal-agent theory we find that in …
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sequencing structure of game types, game rules do matter, and directional learning theory offers a partial explanation for bid …
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In this paper we present an experiment on the false consensus effect. Unlike previous experiments, we provide monetary …
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bidders. In our experiment participants face four auction types (first versus second price - auction versus fair division game …
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experiment where respondents have to detect corner solutions, that is, they should allocate to the venture either the maximum or … Allocation Strategy ; Entrepreneurship ; Questionnaire Experiment …
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