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We present the first randomized survey experiment in the context of tax compliance to assess the role of social norms …
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this depend on the type of redistribution involved?. -- redistribution ; fairness ; pension ; insurance ; experiment …
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In repeated games, it is hard to distinguish true prosocial behavior from strategic instrumental behavior. In particular, a player does not know whether a reciprocal action is intrinsically or instrumentally motivated. In this paper, we experimentally investigate the relationship between...
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with representative behavioral data from a social dilemma experiment. We identify which survey questions intended to elicit … people s trust correlate well with behaviorally exhibited trust in the experiment. People above the age of 65, highly skilled …
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Extensive research in economics explores generosity in monetary allocations. However, generosity often involves the allocation of non-monetary goods or experiences. Existing evidence suggests that generosity may be higher in such contexts, though no direct comparison exists. Here, we compare...
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Charitable fundraisers frequently announce giving by others, and research shows that this can increase donations. However, this mechanism may not put information about peers to the most efficient use if it is costly to inform individuals who are indifferent to peer actions or causes some...
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preferences. We obtain a uniquely comprehensive characterization of donation motives using an experiment that varies treatments …
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the effects by income source can be explained by social norms. Our first experiment induces random variation in both … earned income and windfall bonuses and shows that only bonuses increases charitable donations. The second experiment uses an … elicited in the second experiment match the donation patterns in the first experiment both overall and across subject …
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laboratory experiment to provide a test of such a connection. In small laboratory "societies," people repeatedly vote for a …
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We report experimental findings on the role of charitable promises in bargaining settings. We vary the enforceability of such promises within variants of ultimatum games where the proposer suggest a split between himself, the responder and a char-itable donation. By reneging on initial pledges,...
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