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Expectations and social decision-making: biasing effects of prior knowledge on Ultimatum responses

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  • Alan Sanfey, 2009. "Expectations and social decision-making: biasing effects of prior knowledge on Ultimatum responses," Mind & Society: Cognitive Studies in Economics and Social Sciences, Springer;Fondazione Rosselli, vol. 8(1), pages 93-107, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:minsoc:v:8:y:2009:i:1:p:93-107
    DOI: 10.1007/s11299-009-0053-6
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