We aim to empirically investigate the rationale of in-group-favoritism. As potential explanations, we concentrate on intrinsic preferences for own-group members and motivations related to individuals caring about the beliefs of others (founded on guilt aversion). We also consider their intersection. Our evidence shows that in-group-favoritism cannot be accounted for by changes in expectations. This suggests that preferences per se are the most powerful explanation of social identity.
Papa, S., Ciccarone, G., Di Bartolomeo, G. (2020). The rationale of in-group favoritism: An experimental test of three explanations. GAMES AND ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR, 124, 554-568 [10.1016/j.geb.2020.09.007].
The rationale of in-group favoritism: An experimental test of three explanations
Stefano Papa;
2020-01-01
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We aim to empirically investigate the rationale of in-group-favoritism. As potential explanations, we concentrate on intrinsic preferences for own-group members and motivations related to individuals caring about the beliefs of others (founded on guilt aversion). We also consider their intersection. Our evidence shows that in-group-favoritism cannot be accounted for by changes in expectations. This suggests that preferences per se are the most powerful explanation of social identity.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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