Interdependent preference models as a theory of intentions

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Gul, Faruk; Pesendorfer, Wolfgang
• 署名单位: Princeton University
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC THEORY
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0022-0531
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jet.2016.04.009
• 发表日期: 2016
• 页码: 179-208
• 关键词: Interdependent preferences; RECIPROCITY

摘要

We provide a preference framework for situations in which intentions matter. A behavioral type describes the individual's observable characteristics and the individual's personality. We define a canonical behavioral type space and provide a condition that identifies collections of behavioral types that are equivalent to components of the canonical type space. We also develop a reciprocity model within our framework and show how it enables us to distinguish between strategic (or instrumental) generosity and true generosity. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.