This paper advances and empirically establishes the idea that altruism is an important determinant of individual …

), common economic interests, and a shared identity influences altruism, reciprocity and trust of EU citizens. We find that … priming the COVID-19 pandemic increases altruism and reciprocity towards compatriots, citizens of other EU countries, and non …-EU citizens. Priming common European values also boosts altruism and reciprocity but only towards compatriots and fellow Europeans …

), common economic interests, and a shared identity influences altruism, reciprocity and trust of EU citizens. We find that … priming the COVID-19 pandemic increases altruism and reciprocity towards compatriots, citizens of other EU countries, and non …-EU citizens. Priming common European values also boosts altruism and reciprocity but only towards compatriots and fellow Europeans …

), common economic interests, and a shared identity influences altruism, reciprocity and trust of EU citizens. We find that … priming the COVID-19 pandemic increases altruism and reciprocity towards compatriots, citizens of other EU countries, and non …-EU citizens. Priming common European values also boosts altruism and reciprocity but only towards compatriots and fellow Europeans …