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When AI Enters the Game: Cooperation and Predictability in Repeated Interactions

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  • Alicia von Schenk
  • Victor Klockmann

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Key MessagesAlgorithms do not inherently promote collusion or increase competitionHuman cooperation declines when strategic counterparts are algorithmsHuman behavior becomes more predictable and aligned with equilibrium selection theory when interacting with algorithmsSocial preferences weaken in human-machine interaction, especially withouta human beneficiaryPolicy should focus on market conditions, not just algorithmic presence

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  • Alicia von Schenk & Victor Klockmann, 2026. "When AI Enters the Game: Cooperation and Predictability in Repeated Interactions," EconPol Forum, CESifo, vol. 27(02), pages 39-44, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:epofor:v:27:y:2026:i:02:p:39-44
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