We model individual identification choice as a strategic group formation problem. When choosing a social group to identify with, individuals appreciate high social status and a group stereotype to which they have a small social distance. A group's social status and stereotype are shaped by the...

We design a new field experiment to test pro-social behaviour: will a household return a letter that has been incorrectly addressed? On average, we find that half of all letters were returned. Return rates do not vary significantly according to the gender, race or ethnicity of the fictitious...

Der wirtschaftliche Nutzen von 'Corporate Social Responsibility' (CSR) ist bisher durch Forschungsergebnisse nicht eindeutig bewiesen. Unter Einbeziehung der Psychologie pro-gesellschaftlichen Verhaltens soll eine Analyse von Entscheidungen über das Geld anderer Personen helfen, den...

We explore the role of cognitive dissonance in dictator and public goods games. Specifically, we motivate cognitive dissonance between one's perception of “fair treatment” and self-interested behaviour by having participants answer a question about fairness. Utilizing two manipulations...