Preferences
In: Perspektiven der analytischen Philosophie 19
In: Perspektiven der analytischen Philosophie 19
In: Working paper series 9106
In: Annual review of political science, Band 3, S. 1-24
ISSN: 1094-2939
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In: CESifo working paper series 3528
In: Behavioural economics
This paper studies how a preference for consistency can affect economic decision-making. We propose a two-period model where people have a preference for consistency because consistent behavior allows them to signal personal and intellectual strength. We then present three experiments that study main predictions and implications of the model. The first is a simple principal-agent experiment that shows that consistency is valued by others and that this value is anticipated. The second experiment underlines the crucial role of early commitment for consistency preferences. Finally we show how preferences for consistency can be used to manipulate choices.
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In: Annals of operations research 80
In: International studies quarterly: the journal of the International Studies Association, Band 56, Heft 3, S. 626-629
ISSN: 0020-8833, 1079-1760
In: The American prospect: a journal for the liberal imagination, Heft 30, S. 38-41
ISSN: 1049-7285
In: The Parliamentarian: journal of the parliaments of the Commonwealth, Band 77, Heft 3, S. 249-251
ISSN: 0031-2282
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In: Philosophy & public affairs, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 3
ISSN: 0048-3915