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Everyday econometricians: selection neglect and overoptimism when learning from others
Barron, Kai; Huck, Steffen; Jehiel, Philippe - 2022
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013331061
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Diminishing returns : nudging Covid-19 prevention among Colombian young adults
Blackman, Allen; Hoffmann, Bridget - 2021
Until a vaccine is widely available, face masks and other nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) will continue to be the frontline defense against Covid-19 in developing countries. But their effectiveness depends critically on compliance by young adults, who are most likely both to become...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012586181
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Identity, homophily and in-group bias
Currarini, Sergio; Menge, Friederike - 2012
identity (in-group bias). While both phenomena involve some degree of discrimination towards others, a systematic study of … games with either an in-group or an out-group member. Wend strong evidence of in-group bias when agents are matched … matching. -- In-Group Bias ; Homophily ; Endogenous Matching ; Experiments ; Game Theory …
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Incorporating fairness motives into the impulse balance equilibrium and quantal response equilibrium concepts : an application to 2x2 games
Tavoni, Alessandro - 2009
Substantial evidence has accumulated in recent empirical works on the limited ability of the Nash equilibrium to rationalize observed behavior in many classes of games played by experimental subjects. This realization has led to several attempts aimed at finding tractable equilibrium concepts...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008811006
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Long-term transport energy demand and climate policy : alternative visions on transport decarbonization in energy economy models
Pietzcker, Robert C.; Longden, Thomas; Chen, Wenying; … - 2013
Transportation accounts for a substantial share of CO2 emissions, and decarbonizing transport will be necessary to limit global warming to below 2°C. Due to persistent reliance on fossil fuels, it is posited that transport is more difficult to decarbonize than other sectors. We test this...
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Parking taxes as a second best congestion pricing mechanism
Miller, Sebastián; Wilson, Riley - 2015
Growing vehicle use and congestion externalities have led many to consider alternative congestion pricing mechanisms, as road pricing often has high infrastructural costs and faces public opposition. This paper explores the role of parking taxation in reducing congestion by considering a natural...
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El efecto del gasto público en el déficit de vivienda en el Perú a nivel municipal
Libertun de Durén, Nora; Osorio Rivas, René - 2020
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Urban distribution centres and competition among logistics providers : a hotelling approach
Crotti, Daniele; Maggi, Elena - 2017
In recent years several European municipalities have paired market-based measures with urban distribution centres (UDC) in order to reduce CO2 emissions and make more sustainable urban freight ‡ows. However, UDCs may add reloading costs and extra delivery times which have relevant impact on...
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La enfermedad de costos de baumol y el transporte público
Gómez-Lobo, Andrés; Price, Juan José - 2020
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012195634
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Spatial and time spillovers of driving restrictions : causal evidence from Lima's Pico y Placa policy
Salgado, Edgar; Mitnik, Oscar A. - 2021
Driving restrictions are popular interventions in rapidly urbanizing developing countries. Their relatively inexpensive implementation appeals to the pressing need to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Their effectiveness however, remains contested. Using high frequency data from the...
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