Procedural Fairness in the Ultimatum Game vs. the Real Economy

Analyzing Fairness in an Economic Game

In a standard one-shot ultimatum game with a $100 prize, the Proposer offers the Responder $5. The Responder rejects the offer, and as a result, both players receive $0. Which statement best analyzes the fairness of this situation?

Critique of Fairness in an Economic Interaction

Distinguishing Types of Fairness in an Economic Game

An economic game involves a 'Proposer' who suggests how to split $100 with a 'Responder'. The Responder can accept the split, or reject it, in which case neither person gets any money. Match each evaluative question below to the specific concept of fairness it addresses.

True or False: In an economic interaction where one person proposes how to divide a sum of money and a second person can only accept or reject the proposal (with rejection meaning neither person receives anything), the fact that the rules are transparent and applied equally to all participants is sufficient to guarantee that any final division of the money is also fair.

Evaluating Fairness in a Merit-Based Economic Interaction

Designing an Unfair Procedure

Modifying an Economic Game to Enhance Fairness

In an economic interaction, a 'Proposer' is given $100 and must suggest a division of the money with a 'Responder'. The Responder can either accept the proposed division, in which case the money is split as suggested, or reject it, in which case neither person receives any money. The rules are known to both participants in advance. The Proposer offers $1 to the Responder, and the Responder accepts. Which statement best analyzes the fairness of this situation?

Influence of Coercion on the Perception of a Fair Outcome

Substantive Fairness in the Ultimatum Game