) there is preference uncertainty. In a linear public good with punishment meted out by a disinterested participant, I test … two implications of the model: (a) participants increase contributions in reaction to imperfect punishment; (b) imperfect … punishment helps sustain cooperation if participants experience free-riding …

) there is preference uncertainty. In a linear public good with punishment meted out by a disinterested participant, I test … two implications of the model: (a) participants increase contributions in reaction to imperfect punishment; (b) imperfect … punishment helps sustain cooperation if participants experience free-riding. -- deterrence ; public good experiment ; inequity …

This paper proposes a retributive argument against punishment, where punishment is understood as going beyond … condemnation or censure, and requiring hard treatment. The argument sets out to show that punishment cannot be justified. The … argument does not target any particular attempts to justify punishment, retributive or otherwise. Clearly, however, if it …

manipulation and the effects punishment will be analyzed with the aid of game-theoretical instruments …