Inequality aversion and prosocial punishment: Evidence from a one-shot public goods game.
Andersson PF; Testori M; Lo Iacono S · 2026 · PloS one
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Abstract (excerpt)
The willingness to engage in costly punishment of free riders (prosocial punishment) is crucial to foster group cooperation and understand public goods provision. While prosocial punishment is common across societies, its motivations…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0337425