Experiments Show That When Real People Play the Ultimatum Game

question 164

Multiple Choice

Experiments show that when real people play the ultimatum game, starting with $100,

• A) Player A usually proposes giving Player B more than $50.
• B) Player B usually accepts Player A's proposal if Player A proposes giving Player B $30 or $40.
• C) players show themselves to be rational wealth-maximizers.
• D) Both B and C are correct.

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