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How Much do Positions Matter in Drawing Fairness? Evidence from a “Symmetrized” Ultimatum Game

Frankfurt, Germany 24 August 2023 – 26 August 2023

Francesco Guala (University of Milan); Luigi Mittone (University of Trento); Massimiliano Vatiero (University of Trento and USI)

E6 Cooperation and Pro-social Behavior
Chair: Julia Shvets
Room HZ15
Economics / Culture and institutions

Abstract

Does the concept of fairness depend on the initial positions of individuals? Or instead, are concepts on unfair allocations neutral to such positions? To answer those questions, we use a setting with a modified Ultimatum Game in which each individual plays twice, one as proposer and one as responder.

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