Reciprocity Networks and the Participation Problem

Arbeitspapier

Reciprocity can be a powerful motivation for human behaviour. Scholars argue that it is relevant in the context of private provision of public goods. We examine whether reciprocity can resolve the associated coordination problem. The interaction of reciprocity with cost-sharing is critical. Neither cost-sharing nor reciprocity in isolation can solve the problem, but together they have that potential. We introduce new network notions of reciprocity relations to better understand this. Our analysis uncovers an intricate web of nuances that demonstrate the attainable yet elusive nature of a unique outcome.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: CESifo Working Paper ; No. 4890

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Noncooperative Games ; Public Goods
• Subject: discrete public good ; participation ; reciprocity networks ; coordination ; cost-sharing

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Dufwenberg, Martin ; Patel, Amrish
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
• (where): Munich
• (when): 2014

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/102232
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET