Prior work has demonstrated that prosocial incentives – where individuals’ effort benefits a charitable organization – can be more effective than standard incentives, particularly when the stakes are low. Yet, little is known about the effectiveness of prosocial incentives on people’s...

Prior work has demonstrated that prosocial incentives – where individuals' effort benefits a charitable organization – can be more effective than standard incentives, particularly when the stakes are low. Yet, little is known about the effectiveness of prosocial incentives on people's...

Companies and policymakers are increasingly relying on economic incentives as a means of promoting new habits and changing people’s behavior. For example, workplace wellness programs use incentives to encourage a healthier lifestyle and municipalities offer financial incentives to fund...

Prior work has demonstrated that prosocial incentives - where individuals' effort benefits a charitable organization - can be more effective than standard incentives, particularly when the stakes are low. Yet, little is known about the effectiveness of prosocial incentives on people's decisions...