Proposer's Trade-off: Risking Rejection for a Larger Share
A Proposer in the ultimatum game faces a strategic trade-off when considering an offer less than half of the total amount. This strategy involves the risk of the Responder rejecting the offer, which would result in zero payoff for both. However, it also presents the potential for a greater personal gain for the Proposer if the offer is accepted.
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