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Neuer Beitrag im Journal "Experimental Economics" von Assoz.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Palan et al.

 

Immaterial and monetary gifts in economic transactions: evidence from the field

Reciprocation of monetary gifts is well-understood in economics. In contrast, there is little research on reciprocal behavior following immaterial gifts like compliments. We narrow this gap and investigate how employees reciprocate after receiving immaterial gifts and material gifts over time. We purchase (1) ice cream from fast food restaurants, and (2) durum doner, a common lunch snack, from independent vendors. Prior to the food’s preparation, we either compliment or tip the salesperson. We find that salespersons reciprocate compliments with higher product weight than in a control treatment. Importantly, this reciprocal behavior following immaterial gifts grows over repeated transactions. Tips, in contrast, have a stronger level effect which does not change over time.

Kirchler, M. und Palan, S. (2017): Immaterial and monetary gifts in economic transactions: evidence from the field, in: Experimental Economics, pp. 1-26, doi: doi.org/10.1007/s10683-017-9536-1 [02.08.2017].

 

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