Ill-defined versus precise pre-play communication in the traveler's dilemma
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01/10/2010
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Resumo |
This article reports results from an experiment comparing the effects of vague versus precise pre-play communication in a highly competitive two-player game with conflicting interests. In the classic Traveler's Dilemma, non-binding precise messages about intent of play are pure cheap talk. We conjecture that a form of imprecise pre-play communication whereby subjects can submit ill-defined messages may help foster cooperation because of their vagueness. Comparing behavior both across modes of communication and to a baseline case without communication, we find that cooperation is highest when players can communicate using precise numerical messages. When communication with ill-defined messages is allowed, then conditional on receiving a message, subjects act more cooperatively than when no message is received. However, overall, the ability to exchange ill-defined messages does not substantially improve cooperation. |
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eng |
Publicador |
Wiley-Blackwell |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30083538/roy-illdefinedversusprecise-2010.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.4284/sej.2010.77.2.351 |
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2010, Wiley-Blackwell |
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Journal Article |