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Generalizability of Economic Experiments

Economists often use controlled laboratory experiments to study 'social preferences' like fairness and altruism. Analyze the potential reasons why the behavior observed in these artificial settings might not accurately predict how individuals act in their everyday economic lives. In your analysis, identify and explain at least three distinct factors that could cause a discrepancy between lab results and real-world behavior.

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