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| Jakub Steiner |
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| ''A trace of anger is enough: on the enforcement of social norms'' |
| ( 2007, Vol. 8 No.1 ) |
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| It is well documented that the possibility of punishing free-riders increases contributions in one-shot public good games. I demonstrate theoretically that minimal punishment commitments (perhaps provided by anger) may lead to high contribution levels. Thus, almost selfish players may behave as strong reciprocators. |
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JEL: H4 - Publicly Provided Goods: General
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| Manuscript Received : Jan 19 2007 | | Manuscript Accepted : Jan 19 2007 |
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