Chivalry and solidarity in ultimatum games |
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| Authors: | CC Eckel PJ Grossman |
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| Institution: | Department of Economics, 3016 Pamplin Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA Phone: 1 540 231 7707 Fax: 1 540 231 5097 E-mail:;Department of Economics, 721 4th Avenue South/SH 386, Saint Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN 56301-4498, USA Phone: 1 320 255 4232 Fax: 320 255 2228 E-mail:p |
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| Abstract: | We report the results of ultimatum game experiments designed to test for differences in the behavior of women and men. Women's proposals are on average more generous than men's, regardless of the sex of the partner, and women respondents are more likely to accept an offer of a given amount. A given offer is more likely to be accepted if it comes from a woman; we term this result chivalry . Women paired with women almost never fail to reach an agreement; we term this result solidarity . Age, earnings, and race also significantly affect proposals and the rates of rejection. |
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