Evaluating Motivations in Economic Experiments
In an economic experiment, participants acting as 'Proposers' decided how to split a sum of money with 'Responders'. An analysis of Responder behavior revealed that the offer that would mathematically maximize a Proposer's expected earnings was 30% of the total sum. When observing the actual offers made, 30% was also the most frequent offer. Critically evaluate the conclusion that this alignment proves Proposers were acting solely as rational, self-interested agents. Discuss at least one alternative explanation for why 30% might have been the most common offer.
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