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5. Attention and Dread: Experimental Evidence on Preferences for Information.

Author

Falk, Armin and Zimmermann, Florian

Subjects
BEHAVIORAL economics, DECISION making, GRANTS (Money), EXCELLENCE
Abstract

Recent models assume that the anticipation of future consumption can have direct utility consequences. This gives rise to preferences over the timing and structure of information. Using a novel and purposefully simple setup, we study the determinants of preferences for sooner versus later information. Our main results are as follows. We find that the majority of subjects prefer receiving information sooner. This preference, however, is not uniform but depends on the context. When the environment allows subjects to not focus attention on (negative) consumption events, later information becomes more attractive. Finally, variations in prior beliefs do not seem to have strong effects on information preferences. This paper was accepted by Marie Claire Villeval, behavioral economics and decision analysis. Funding: This work was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft [Germany's Excellence Strategy EXC 2126/1 Grant 390838866 and Grant CRC TR 224 Project A01]. Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4975 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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11. Intertemporal Altruism

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Chopra, Felix, Falk, Armin, Graeber, Thomas, Chopra, Felix, Falk, Armin, and Graeber, Thomas

Abstract

Most prosocial decisions involve intertemporal tradeoffs. Yet, the timing of prosocial utility flows is ambiguous and bypassed by most models of other-regarding preferences. We study the behavioral implications of the time structure of prosocial utility, leveraging a conceptual distinction between consequence-dated and choice-dated utility flows. We conduct a high-stakes donation experiment that comprehensively characterizes discounting behavior in self-other tradeoffs and allows us to identify different prosocialmotives fromtheir distinct time profiles. Our data can only be explained by a combination of choice- and consequencedated prosocial utility. Both motives are pervasive and negatively correlated at the individual level.

Published
2024

12. Misperceived social norms and willingness to act against climate change

Author

Andre, Peter, Boneva, Teodora, Chopra, Felix, Falk, Armin, Andre, Peter, Boneva, Teodora, Chopra, Felix, and Falk, Armin

Abstract

We document the individual willingness to act against climate change and study the role of social norms in a large sample of US adults. Individual beliefs about social norms positively predict pro-climate donations, comparable in strength to universal moral values and economic preferences such as patience and reciprocity. However, we document systematic misperceptions of social norms. Respondents vastly underestimate the prevalence of climate-friendly behaviors and norms. Correcting these misperceptions in an experiment causally raises individual willingness to act against climate change as well as individual support for climate policies. The effects are strongest for individuals who are skeptical about the existence and threat of global warming.

Published
2024

19. Ten considerations for effectively managing the COVID-19 transition

Author

Habersaat, Katrine Bach, Betsch, Cornelia, Danchin, Margie, Sunstein, Cass R., Böhm, Robert, Falk, Armin, Brewer, Noel T., Omer, Saad B., Scherzer, Martha, Sah, Sunita, Fischer, Edward F., Scheel, Andrea E., Fancourt, Daisy, Kitayama, Shinobu, Dubé, Eve, Leask, Julie, Dutta, Mohan, MacDonald, Noni E., Temkina, Anna, Lieberoth, Andreas, Jackson, Mark, Lewandowsky, Stephan, Seale, Holly, Fietje, Nils, Schmid, Philipp, Gelfand, Michele, Korn, Lars, Eitze, Sarah, Felgendreff, Lisa, Sprengholz, Philipp, Salvi, Cristiana, and Butler, Robb

Published
2020
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23. Unfair Pay and Health

Author

Falk, Armin, Kosse, Fabian, Menrath, Ingo, Verde, Pablo E., and Siegrist, Johannes

Published
2018

38. Revisiting the Marshmallow Test: On the Interpretation of Replication Results

Author

Falk, Armin, Kosse, Fabian, and Pinger, Pia

Subjects
PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Middle Adulthood, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Adolescence, bepress|Social and Behavioral Sciences, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Personality Development, bepress|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Psychology|Child Psychology, bepress|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Psychology|Developmental Psychology, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Toddlerhood/Preschool Period, PsyArXiv|Social and Behavioral Sciences|Developmental Psychology|Early Childhood
Abstract

In a recent paper, Watts, Duncan and Quan (2018; henceforth WDQ) replicate and extend the famous marshmallow studies. Their paper seemingly challenges the original evidence. We acknowledge WDQs contribution, but raise two concerns regarding WDQ’s findings and their interpretation. First, differences in measures between the two studies preclude a direct comparison of results. Most importantly, Monte Carlo Simulations indicate that the correlations reported in WDQ are biased towards zero due to censoring in the length of feasible waiting times. Second, a reduction in correlation size and significance in the presence of covariates which are not entirely exogenous or predetermined is difficult to interpret. We conclude that WDQ’s findings cannot serve to refute the evidence reported by Mischel and Shoda and suggest that assessing the importance of delay of gratification for later life outcomes ultimately requires more refined models of the skill accumulation process as well as targeted intervention studies.

Published
2022
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43. Sozioökonomischer Status, Mentoring und Chancengerechtigkeit: Thünen-Vorlesung 2022.

Author

Falk, Armin, Kosse, Fabian, and S. Stötzer, Lasse

Subjects
CHILD behavior, SOCIOECONOMIC status, EQUALITY, PERSONALITY development, EMPIRICAL research, POLITICAL science, PROSOCIAL behavior, MATURATION (Psychology)
Abstract

Copyright of Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik is the property of De Gruyter and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
2023
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