theory of revealed altruism comes closest to explaining our results. … and online experiments (n=2,584), we document a robust asymmetry in preferences and perceptions in two incentive …

-interest, providing strong evidence for pocketbook voting. However, social preferences like altruism, public good considerations and … benefit a lot from having a ticket, suggesting instrumental voting. In each referendum, a majority votes in line with self …

We develop and test a theory of voting and turnout decisions that integrates self-interest, social preferences, and … strongly influence participation and voting. However, social or expressive motives, such as stated altruism, environmental … pocketbook benefits do not explain voting, then voting is expressive. If the perceived probability of being pivotal is non …

in prisoners' dilemmas, public goods games, and common pool resource games. Participants in these experiments have the …

in prisoners' dilemmas, public goods games, and common pool resource games. Participants in these experiments have the …