The multidimensional effects of a small gift: Evidence from a natural field experiment

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2013
Volume: 120
Issue: 1
Pages: 83-86

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Using a large natural field experiment, we demonstrate that a small unconditional gift (pen) more than doubled both small (survey) and large (blood donation) responses. We find no evidence that the opportunity for a small response crowded out the larger response; asking participants to also complete a survey directionally increased donations.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:120:y:2013:i:1:p:83-86
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29