Download This PaperSocial Propensities
16 Pages Posted: 29 Jun 2017
Date Written: June 28, 2017
Abstract
We offer a theory and methodology for studying what we call social propensities. A social propensity consists of a social value rule (e.g., MaxOwn, MinDiff, Need) combined with a propensity function (monotonic or non-monotonic) that expresses the rule as a probability of endorsement for a given self:outcome pair. Our approach formalizes and generalizes concepts from interdependence theory, social value orientations, and distributive justice rules, and is applicable in two-person games and exchange situations.
Keywords: Game Theory, Distributive Justice, Interdependence, Discrete Choice
JEL Classification: C70, D63
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Robert MacCoun (Contact Author)
Stanford Law School ( email )
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Sarah Polcz
University of California, Davis - School of Law ( email )
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