an alternative explanation based on reciprocity. We propose a simple model and an experiment to test the relative …

elections trying to attract voters. In a laboratory experiment using exchange games, in which the trustor can choose the trustee … induce perceptions of trustworthiness and trust. …

We investigate how payoff-irrelevant terms can negatively impact relational contracts. In a lab experiment we compare … two economically equivalent contracts - a fixed-term renewable and an open-ended at-will contract. Each contract provides … partners with full flexibility regarding the length and termination of their interaction. When only one contract type is …

We combined a natural experiment (the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020) with the tools of laboratory … nationwide lockdown) affected the evolution of individuals' social preferences, and willingness to trust others. In a … longitudinal online incentivized experiment during the first lockdown in France, we elicited the same participants' preferences for …

betrayal aversion for those who expect substantial contributions by others. This is consistent with their social risk taking in … optimistic ones typically contribute to the public good and thus take the social risk of being exploited. …

We consider the notions of static and dynamic reasonableness of requests in a trust game experiment. We vary …

classic simple bargaining games (ultimatum, dictator, and trust games). Specifically, we experimentally manipulate sleep … time‐of‐day of the decisions. We find a robust result of increased greed, reduced trust, and reduced trustworthiness …

and social norms, and trust. In a preregistered online experiment (n = 1,038), we find that biased institutions reduce … compared to no enforcement. We also find that social heterogeneity lowers average trust and induces ingroup favouritism in … trust. Finally, we find consistent evidence of peer effects: higher levels of peer compliance raise future compliance and …

model once the textbook assumption of separable agent utility is relaxed. -- tournaments ; experiment ; social preferences … ; contract theory …