Effect of Peer Punishment on Contributions in the Public Good Game Experiment
The introduction of a punishment option in public good games generally resulted in higher contributions, particularly in locations like China, South Korea, northern Europe, and English-speaking countries. This mechanism operated in distinct ways depending on the context: in some cities, the mere threat of punishment was sufficient to prevent contributions from declining over time. In other cases, such as Melbourne, players actively used punishment to significantly increase average contributions from previously low levels.
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Figure 4.14c: Mean Contributions in Worldwide Public Goods Game with Peer Punishment
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The Punisher's Dilemma
In a group economic experiment, individuals can contribute to a common pool. After contributions are revealed, players are given the option to pay a personal cost to reduce the earnings of another player. A key feature of this option is that the identity of the player imposing the penalty is kept secret from the person being penalized. What is the most likely reason for this anonymity in the experimental design?
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Consider the following contributions in the first round:
- Player 1: $18
- Player 2: $15
- Player 3: $5
- Player 4: $0
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Effect of Peer Punishment on Contributions in Melbourne's Public Good Game Experiment
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In a group investment game experiment where costly punishment was an option, participants in City A maintained a high level of contribution across all rounds. In contrast, participants in City B started with low contributions, which then steadily rose over the course of the experiment. The outcome in City A demonstrates that the mere threat of punishment can be sufficient to prevent a _______.
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