Guilt aversion and inequality in dictator games

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2025
Volume: 247
Issue: C

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

We examine the interplay between guilt aversion and inequality in decision-making, specifically in the context of a dictator game. Considering different initial allocations of the surplus, we investigate how the material opportunity cost of reducing inequality influences sharing behavior, revealing a complex relationship among guilt-driven choices and material opportunity costs.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:247:y:2025:i:c:s016517652400613x
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24