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An experimental study of the generosity game

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  • Werner Güth
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  • Matteo Ploner

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  • Werner Güth & M. Levati & Matteo Ploner, 2012. "An experimental study of the generosity game," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 72(1), pages 51-63, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:72:y:2012:i:1:p:51-63
    DOI: 10.1007/s11238-011-9253-8
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    Experiments; Ultimatum; Dictator; Social preferences; C70; C91; D63;
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    JEL classification:

    • C70 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - General
    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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