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Decomposing the effects of negative framing in linear public goods games

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I examine two dimensions of framing in public goods games: Contributing vs. Taking and Gains vs. Losses. I find decreased cooperation under the Taking frame, but not under the Loss frame. This framing effect is stronger for men than women.

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  • Cox, Caleb A., 2015. "Decomposing the effects of negative framing in linear public goods games," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 126(C), pages 63-65.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:126:y:2015:i:c:p:63-65
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2014.11.015
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    Public goods; Experiments; Framing; Gender differences;
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    JEL classification:

    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • H41 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods - - - Public Goods

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