Proposer's Optimal Strategy with Fairness-Minded Responders
When a Proposer, even a self-interested one, believes they are interacting with a Responder who values fairness, the best strategy is to offer the lowest amount that the Responder is likely to accept. This approach aims to maximize the Proposer's own share while strategically avoiding the risk of rejection that comes with a very low offer.
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