We report the results of an experiment designed to test if individuals are more dishonest when using a smartphone, desktop computer or pen and paper. We explore this in both a setting where dishonesty benefits another (mutual-gain), and one where it harms another (zero-sum). We find that...

We present in this work an economic analysis of ransomware, with relevant data from Cryptolocker, CryptoWall, TeslaCrypt and other major strands. We include a detailed study of the impact that different price discrimination strategies can have on the success of a ransomware family, examining...

In some instances charities insist on donors giving more than some fixed, minimum amount. In many other instances charities frame appeals for funds in a way that suggests there is a minimum desirable donation. So, what are the effects on charitable giving if a minimum donation is required? We...

We consider a two stage model of doping in sport in which athletes choose how much to dope and then how much effort to exert. Payoffs are determined by an all-pay auction where the bid or score depends on ability, doping and effort. In a very general setting we show that, in equilibrium, those...