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Reciprocity and Experimental Economics

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the concept of reciprocity and its application in experimental economics.
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What is reciprocity in the context of experimental economics?

  1. The tendency of individuals to cooperate with others, even at a personal cost.

  2. The tendency of individuals to punish others who have acted unfairly towards them.

  3. The tendency of individuals to reward others who have acted fairly towards them.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reciprocity in experimental economics encompasses the tendency of individuals to cooperate, punish unfair behavior, and reward fair behavior.

Which of the following is an example of a reciprocity experiment?

  1. The Ultimatum Game

  2. The Dictator Game

  3. The Prisoner's Dilemma

  4. The Public Goods Game


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ultimatum Game is a classic reciprocity experiment where one player proposes a division of money with another player, who can either accept or reject the offer.

In the Ultimatum Game, what is the typical behavior of the proposer?

  1. Propose an equal split of the money.

  2. Propose a slightly unfair split in their favor.

  3. Propose a very unfair split in their favor.

  4. It depends on the culture and norms of the participants.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the Ultimatum Game, proposers typically offer a split that is slightly unfair in their favor, but not excessively so.

In the Ultimatum Game, what is the typical behavior of the responder?

  1. Accept any offer, regardless of how unfair it is.

  2. Reject any offer that is unfair.

  3. Accept fair offers and reject unfair offers.

  4. It depends on the culture and norms of the participants.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the Ultimatum Game, responders typically accept fair offers and reject unfair offers, even if it means they receive nothing.

What is the Nash Equilibrium in the Ultimatum Game?

  1. (0, 100)

  2. (50, 50)

  3. (99, 1)

  4. (100, 0)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nash Equilibrium in the Ultimatum Game is (99, 1), where the proposer offers $99 to the responder and keeps $1 for themselves.

What is the main insight from the Ultimatum Game?

  1. People are more selfish than economists predict.

  2. People are more altruistic than economists predict.

  3. People are more likely to cooperate if they expect to be treated fairly.

  4. People are more likely to punish unfair behavior, even if it costs them.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ultimatum Game shows that people are willing to punish unfair behavior, even if it means they receive nothing themselves.

Which of the following is an example of a reciprocity experiment that involves punishment?

  1. The Ultimatum Game

  2. The Dictator Game

  3. The Prisoner's Dilemma

  4. The Public Goods Game


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prisoner's Dilemma is a classic reciprocity experiment where two players can either cooperate or defect. If both players cooperate, they both receive a moderate payoff. If one player defects and the other cooperates, the defector receives a high payoff and the cooperator receives a low payoff. If both players defect, they both receive a low payoff.

In the Prisoner's Dilemma, what is the Nash Equilibrium?

  1. (Cooperate, Cooperate)

  2. (Defect, Defect)

  3. (Cooperate, Defect)

  4. (Defect, Cooperate)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nash Equilibrium in the Prisoner's Dilemma is (Defect, Defect), where both players defect and receive a low payoff.

What is the main insight from the Prisoner's Dilemma?

  1. People are more selfish than economists predict.

  2. People are more altruistic than economists predict.

  3. People are more likely to cooperate if they expect to be treated fairly.

  4. People are more likely to punish unfair behavior, even if it costs them.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prisoner's Dilemma shows that people are more likely to cooperate if they expect the other player to cooperate as well.

Which of the following is an example of a reciprocity experiment that involves rewarding fair behavior?

  1. The Ultimatum Game

  2. The Dictator Game

  3. The Prisoner's Dilemma

  4. The Public Goods Game


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Public Goods Game is a classic reciprocity experiment where players can contribute to a public good, which benefits all players equally. If all players contribute, they all receive a high payoff. If some players contribute and others do not, the contributors receive a lower payoff and the non-contributors receive a free ride.

In the Public Goods Game, what is the Nash Equilibrium?

  1. (Contribute, Contribute)

  2. (Do Not Contribute, Do Not Contribute)

  3. (Contribute, Do Not Contribute)

  4. (Do Not Contribute, Contribute)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nash Equilibrium in the Public Goods Game is (Do Not Contribute, Do Not Contribute), where no player contributes to the public good and all players receive a low payoff.

What is the main insight from the Public Goods Game?

  1. People are more selfish than economists predict.

  2. People are more altruistic than economists predict.

  3. People are more likely to cooperate if they expect to be treated fairly.

  4. People are more likely to punish unfair behavior, even if it costs them.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Public Goods Game shows that people are more likely to contribute to a public good if they expect other players to contribute as well.

What are some of the factors that can influence reciprocity in experimental economics?

  1. Culture and norms

  2. Social identity

  3. Trust

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reciprocity in experimental economics can be influenced by a variety of factors, including culture and norms, social identity, and trust.

How can reciprocity be used to promote cooperation in real-world settings?

  1. By designing institutions that encourage reciprocity

  2. By educating people about the benefits of reciprocity

  3. By creating social norms that support reciprocity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reciprocity can be used to promote cooperation in real-world settings by designing institutions that encourage reciprocity, educating people about the benefits of reciprocity, and creating social norms that support reciprocity.

What are some of the challenges to using reciprocity to promote cooperation in real-world settings?

  1. Self-interest

  2. Free riding

  3. Enforcement problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to using reciprocity to promote cooperation in real-world settings, including self-interest, free riding, and enforcement problems.

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