Strategic delegation: An experiment
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We examine the effects of strategic delegation in a simple ultimatum game experiment. We show that when the proposer uses a delegate, her share increases both when the delegate is optional or mandatory. This is true despite the fact that the delegate cannot be used as a commitment device. We also show that unobserved delegation by the responder reduces her share, as her delegate is perceived to be more willing to accept tough offers.
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تاریخ انتشار 2001