Using a series of sender-receiver games, we find that two senders acting together are willing to behave more antisocially towards the receiver than single senders. This result is robust in two contexts: when antisocial messages are dishonest and when they are honest but unfavorable. Our results...

Der vorliegende Beitrag entwickelt in fünf Thesen, wie der gesellschaftliche Umgang mit Skandalen so kultiviert werden kann, dass sie sich in einer (Re-)Formierung institutioneller Anreize niederschlagen und so gesellschaftliche Lernprozesse nicht nur fordern, sondern auch tatsächlich fördern.

People behave differently when they are being observed due to reputational concerns. Previous studies have found that pro-social behaviour was encouraged when experimental subjects were being observed or believed they were being observed. The present study extends previous research by adding a...

This paper analyzes the effects of the revolving door, concentrating not only on the dynamics between regulators and firms but also on whether regulating the revolving door is optimal from the point of view of society. The study explores the trade-off between two interconnected aspects related...

This paper investigates whether elite interconnections contribute to unethical behavior. It aims to present a clear explanation of how these connections are established, analyze the presence of unethical conduct within them, and assess their impact on the economy and societal welfare. This paper...