Heterogeneity in Fairness Views - A Challenge to the Mutualistic Approach?

11 Pages Posted: 2 Apr 2012

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Alexander W. Cappelen

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) - Department of Economics; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute)

Bertil Tungodden

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) - Department of Economics

Date Written: March 19, 2012

Abstract

This commentary argues that the observed heterogeneity in fairness views, documented in many economic experiments, poses a challenge to the partner choice theory developed by Baumard, André and Sperber. It also discusses the extent to which their theory can explain how people consider inequalities due to pure luck.

Suggested Citation

Cappelen, Alexander W. and Tungodden, Bertil, Heterogeneity in Fairness Views - A Challenge to the Mutualistic Approach? (March 19, 2012). NHH Dept. of Economics Discussion Paper No. 7/2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2033119 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2033119

Alexander W. Cappelen (Contact Author)

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Bertil Tungodden

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) - Department of Economics ( email )

Helleveien 30
N-5035 Bergen
Norway

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