theories regarding the determination of intergenerational transfers. In this paper, we develop a theory that accounts for this … theory can also explain the norm of unigeniture, which prevails in other societies …

-dynastic altruism. The main building blocks of the theory are forward and backward intergenerational goods (FIGs and BIGs) and the …This paper develops a theory of intergenerational exchange for generations that are either selfish or have non …

would be much less imposing were it not for altruism, a factor ignored in most discussion of externalities. Altruism may be … of altruism, the costs of rescue, and the benefits to the rescuee. Although the general legal rule is not to reward the … rescuer (nor to impose liability), the law recognizes the fragility of altruism and entitles the rescuer to a reward in …

.g., discounting, risk aversion and altruism) and most cultural traits, social norms, and ideological tenets ( e.g., attitudes towards …

one possible explanation: that individual aversion to inequality--both envy and altruism--lead to systematic differences … workers in the sector. We also present structural estimates of the influence of envy and altruism on sector-specific trade … policy preferences. Our estimates indicate that both envy and altruism influence support for trade protection in the United …

plausible assumptions regarding this altruism and the reaction of consumers to firms that demonstrate insufficient altruism …

concern for other people's welfare (altruism) in the process of making high profits. Even with few truly altruistic firms, an …