The "Spite" Dilemma in Voluntary Contribution Mechanism Experiments

• Published in: The Journal of conflict resolution Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 535 - 560
• Main Authors: Saijo, Tatsuyoshi, Nakamura, Hideki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Sage Publications 01.09.1995; SAGE Publications; University of Michigan, Department of Journalism; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Altruism; Behaviorism; Conflict Resolution; Dominant strategy; Economic Policy; Economic theory; Economics; Experiment design; Free rider effect; International relations; International relations theory; Investment strategies; Public goods; Rational Decision; Reading tables; Return on investment; Significance level

This article explains deviations from formal expectations regarding choice behavior in settings where economic rationality (i.e., own payoff maximization) dictates either cooperating (full contribution) or free riding (no contribution) in the provision of public goods via the voluntary contribution...