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Size matters - when it comes to lies
Eisenkopf, Gerald; Gurtoviy, Ruslan; Utikal, Verena - Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut an der Universität Konstanz - 2011
’ truth telling is absolute or depends on the size of a lie. In a laboratory experiment we compare punishment for different …
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Disadvantageous lies in individual decisions
Fischbacher, Urs; Utikal, Verena - Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut an der Universität Konstanz - 2011
We present experimental evidence on the existence of disadvantageous lies. Literature so far assumes that people do not lie to their monetary disadvantage. However, some people have preferences for appearing honest. If the utility gained from appearing honest outweighs the monetary payoff gained...
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On the Acceptance of Apologies
Fischbacher, Urs; Utikal, Verena - Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut an der Universität Konstanz - 2010
laboratory experiment we find that harmdoers use apologies in particular if they fear punishment and when their intentions cannot …
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I am sorry - Honest and fake apologies
Utikal, Verena - Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut an der Universität Konstanz - 2013
laboratory experiment we test whether lying aversion can explain this behavior by comparing honest and fake apologies. First, we …
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Unequal Opportunities and Distributive Justice
Fischbacher, Urs; Eisenkopf, Gerald; Föllmi-Heusi, … - Thurgauer Wirtschaftsinstitut an der Universität Konstanz - 2010
for redistribution. In this experiment, we can control the information about the role of luck and effort. We find that …
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