The Proposer's Strategic Calculation
In a one-time interaction where a 'Proposer' must offer a portion of a sum of money to a 'Responder' whose personal sense of fairness is unknown, explain the key mental steps the Proposer must take. Describe how the Proposer's uncertainty about the Responder's reaction shapes their decision-making process when trying to maximize their own potential earnings. (If the Responder rejects the offer, both parties receive nothing).
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