Ostrom's Game-Theoretic Models with Social Preferences and Punishment
To better explain cooperation, Elinor Ostrom developed game-theoretic models that expanded on the traditional assumption of pure self-interest. As noted by economist Paul Romer, her work incorporated a 'contingent taste for punishing others' and included social preferences, where individuals care directly about factors like trust and reciprocity. These enriched models provided a more realistic framework for understanding why people cooperate in managing shared resources.
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