Suppose That Derek Proposes a Split Such That Derek Will

question 83

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Derek proposes a split such that Derek will receive $489.99 and Heriberto will receive $10.01.Traditional economic theory predicts that Heriberto will

• A) accept the $10.01 because he values receiving $10.01 more than receiving nothing.
• B) accept the $10.01 because he wishes to punish Derek for proposing such an unfair split.
• C) reject the $10.01 because he wishes to punish Derek for proposing such an unfair split.
• D) reject the $10.01 and also will reject a split such that Derek receives $250 and Heriberto receives $250.
• E) sometimes accept the $10.01 and sometimes reject the $10.01,depending on his mood at the time.

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