competition affect agents' performance? In a real-effort laboratory experiment, we study a one-time increase in incentives in a …

, we conducted a tennis field experiment. In the experiment, we also varied the payment schemes (individual, team …, competition) to control for moderating effects of different incentives. Team incentives, risk taking, and self-esteem reduced … performance whereas a preference towards competition enhanced it. On average, we observe a second mover advantage. However …

these in a controlled laboratory experiment. …