In this paper, we study a voluntary contribution mechanism withone-way communication. The relevance of one person’s words is assessedby assigning exogeniously the role of the ‘communicator’ to onegroup member. Contrary to the view that the mutual exchange ofpromises is necessary for the...

Traditionally, it is assumed that high (low) customer satisfaction leads to positive (negative)word of mouth. However, previous research has ignored that in some situations, consumerswill tend to give positive WOM about a recent negative experience, because they feelashamed or embarrassed about...

This paper outlines why program evaluation should follow well-respected scientific standards and why it should be performed by independent researchers.

Die vorliegende Arbeit analysiert Vor- und Nachteile des Einsatz objektorientierter Konzepte bei der Entwicklung von EDV-unterstützten Informationssystemen.

Vorliegendes Arbeitspapier beschäftigt sich mit Computer Assisted Learning (CAL). Dabei soll besonders auf den Bereich der Berechnungsexperimente eingegangen werden.

We investigate an experimental representatives' trust game which resembles trust relationships between representatives of organisations. Personality traits of subjects are elicited by a personality questionnaire (Cattell's 16 PF-R) which is well established in personnel psychology. Linking the...

We present a model for the α-beauty contest that explains common patterns in ex-perimental data of one-shot and iterative games. The approach is based on two basic assumptions. First, players iteratively update their recent guesses. Second, players estimate intervals rather than exact numbers...

Based on an experimental analysis of a simple monetary economy we argue that a monetary system is more stable than one would expect from individual rationality. Weshow that positive reciprocity stabilizes the monetary system, provided everyparticipant considers accepting money as a reasonable...