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Incentive Effects on Risk Attitude in Small Probability Prospects

Lefebvre, Mathieu; Vieider, Ferdinand; Villeval, … - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2009

prospects in a laboratory experiment. Under low stakes, we find the typical risk seeking behavior for small probabilities …

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Social preferences and lying aversion in children

Maggian, Valeria; Villeval, Marie Claire - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2013

of children aged between 7 and 14, we find strong aversion to lying at all ages. Lying is driven mainly by selfish … motives and envy. Children with stronger social preferences are less prone to deception, even when lying would benefit others … at no monetary cost. Older children lie less than younger children and require more selfjustification to lie. …

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Temporal stability of risk preference measures

Straznicka, Katerina - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2012

laboratory experiment at two distinct times. Our results indicate remarkable temporal stability of risk measures at the …

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External vulnerabilities and economic integration. Is the Union of South American Nations a promising project?

Bolanos, Andrea Bonilla - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2012

This article addresses the reactions of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) economies to external shocks. Because it was conceived as a political alliance, the UNASUR is likely to be a promising integration project. Thus, assessing the union from an economic perspective is essential....

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Trust and Trustworthiness under the Prospect Theory: A field experiment in Vietnam

Nguyen, Quang; Villeval, Marie-Claire; Xu, Hui - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2012

We study the influence of risk and time preferences on trust and trustworthiness by conducting a field experiment in …

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A Field Study of Chinese Migrant Workers’ Attitudes toward Risks, Strategic Uncertainty, and Competitiveness

Hao, Li; Houser, Daniel; Mao, Lei; Villeval, Marie Claire - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2014

Using a field experiment in China, we study whether migration status is correlated with attitudes toward risk …

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Evidence on the Efficacy of School-Based Incentives for Healthy Living

Cuffe, Harold E.; Harbaugh, William T.; Lindo, Jason M.; … - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2011

We analyze the effects of a school-based incentive program on children’s exercise habits. The program offers children …

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Communication and Coordination in a Two-Stage Game

Bjedov, Tjaša; Madiès, Thierry; Villeval, Marie Claire - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2015

We study the impact of communication on behavior in a two-stage coordination game with asymmetric payoffs. We test experimentally whether individuals can avoid a head-to-head confrontation by means of coordinated strategies. In particular we analyze whether and how quickly a conflict-avoidance...

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Do Negative Emotions Explain Punishment in Power-to-Take Game Experiments ?

Galeotti, Fabio - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2015

An important branch of economic research on emotions has used power-to-take game experiments to study the impact of negative emotions, such as anger, irritation and contempt, on the decision to punish. We investigate experimentally the role that the specific punishment technology adopted plays...

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Emotions, Sanctions and Cooperation

Joffily, Mateus; Masclet, David; Noussair, Charles N.; … - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Économique Lyon … - 2011

We use skin conductance responses and self-reports of hedonic valence to study the emotional basis of cooperation and punishment in a social dilemma. Emotional reaction to free-riding incites individuals to apply sanctions when they are available. The application of sanctions activates a...

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