In a laboratory experiment, we create relationships between pairs of anonymous subjects through a Prisoners' dilemma … communication. Communication substantially increases bargaining efficiency among subjects who cooperated in the Prisoners' dilemma …, even when the rewards and punishments are unobservable. -- Bargaining ; Communication ; Honesty ; Trust ; Strong …

exploit data from a laboratory experiment in which participants were asked to assess videotaped statements as being rather …

. We experimentally examine the influence of social distance and communication on ORPs in four countries. We demonstrate … strong evidence that personal but irrelevant communication significantly increases ORPs …