The role of party reputation in the formation of policy

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the influence of political parties in setting political platforms. The establishment of a platform more moderate than party members increases the probability of electoral victory for the party nominee. The implementation of party platform by a lame duck incumbent creates an impression of party moderation and raises the possibility of retaining political power.

Influence, Political parties, Politics, Political party platforms

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Altruism, reputation and noise in linear public goods experiments

Article Abstract:

A voluntary contribution mechanism was developed to identify factors influencing the willingness of individuals to contribute to a task. Results showed a tendency to over-contribute among the various players, which can be attributed to a combination of random variations in behavior. Altruism and reputation-building played minor roles in determining the contributing behavior of the players.

Decision-making, Decision making, Volunteerism, Altruism, Altruism (Human behavior)

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On the bad reputation of reputational concerns

Article Abstract:

Reputational concerns of agents and their impact on risk taking behavior is analyzed.

United States, Science & research, Reputation, Risk aversion

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