Proposer's Rationale for Offer Boundaries in the Ultimatum Game
From the perspective of a purely self-interested Proposer, the strategic options are bounded by two certain outcomes. An offer of zero is dismissed as it would certainly be rejected, resulting in no payoff. In contrast, an offer of a 50-50 split is considered a secure strategy, as it is virtually guaranteed to be accepted, ensuring the Proposer receives half of the total amount. These two endpoints frame the Proposer's decision-making process.
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