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Public cooperation statements

verfasst von
Ann Kathrin Koessler, Lionel Page, Uwe Dulleck
Abstract

Communication is a well-known tool to promote cooperation and pro-social behavior. In this study, we examine whether minimal communication in form of public consent with a pre-defined cooperation statement is sufficient to strengthen cooperation in groups. Within the controlled environment of a laboratory experiment, we identify ways by which non-enforceable cooperation statements are associated with higher levels of cooperation in a public good setting. At first, the statement triggers selection; socially oriented individuals are more likely to make the cooperation statement. In addition, we can show that a behavioral change takes place once the statement is made. This change can be attributed to commitment arising from the pledge and to increased coordination between the interaction partners. Depending on the institutional context, these drivers can vary in strength. Comparing compulsory and voluntary cooperation statements, we find that both are effective in motivating higher contributions to the public good.

Externe Organisation(en)
Universität Osnabrück
University of Technology Sydney
Queensland University of Technology
Typ
Artikel
Journal
Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination
Band
16
Seiten
747-767
Anzahl der Seiten
21
ISSN
1860-711X
Publikationsdatum
10.2021
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Betriebswirtschaft und Internationales Management, Volkswirtschaftslehre und Ökonometrie
Elektronische Version(en)
http://hdl.handle.net/10419/228966 (Zugang: Offen)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11403-021-00327-4 (Zugang: Offen)