We theoretically formulate the idea that if a person stays silent in a situation where a promise could have been made, then he or she will subsequently act as if having a license to be selfish. We then report results from an experimental test that provides some support.

Di Bartolomeo, G., Dufwenberg, M., Papa, S. (2019). The sound of silence. A license to be selfish. ECONOMICS LETTERS, 182, 68-70 [10.1016/j.econlet.2019.05.045].

The sound of silence. A license to be selfish

Papa, Stefano
2019-01-01

Abstract

We theoretically formulate the idea that if a person stays silent in a situation where a promise could have been made, then he or she will subsequently act as if having a license to be selfish. We then report results from an experimental test that provides some support.
2019
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore SECS-P/01 - ECONOMIA POLITICA
English
pre-fab promises
trust game
active-non-communication
psychological costs
cost of lying
Di Bartolomeo, G., Dufwenberg, M., Papa, S. (2019). The sound of silence. A license to be selfish. ECONOMICS LETTERS, 182, 68-70 [10.1016/j.econlet.2019.05.045].
Di Bartolomeo, G; Dufwenberg, M; Papa, S
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