Anonymity and self-expression in online rating systems—An experimental analysis
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Customer rating; Altruism; Public good; Anonymity; Reputation;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
- D64 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Altruism; Philanthropy; Intergenerational Transfers
- H41 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods - - - Public Goods
- L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
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