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Generosity After Negative Random Shocks

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  • Hernan Bejarano

    (Center of Economics Research and Teaching, Economics Division (CIDE) and Economic Science Institute, Chapman University)

  • Joris Gillet

    (Middlesex University)

  • Ismael Rodriguez-Lara

    (Universidad de M´alaga and Economic Science Institute, Chapman University)

Abstract

We report the results of three preregistered experiments examining the efects of negative random endowment shocks on generosity. Using a dictator game, we show that generosity is greater towards those who experience a negative random shock, and this efect is larger than the efect inequality has on giving. Our data provide evidence that people do not expect this additional level of generosity after a shock and that injunctive norms cannot explain it either. Taken together, our fndings suggest that the (high) level of generosity observed after negative random shocks is unexpected and exceeds what people consider to be socially appropriate.

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  • Hernan Bejarano & Joris Gillet & Ismael Rodriguez-Lara, 2026. "Generosity After Negative Random Shocks," Working Papers 26-09, Chapman University, Economic Science Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:chu:wpaper:26-09
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    JEL classification:

    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles
    • D60 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - General
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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