Modelling the effect of individual differences in punishment sensitivity on behaviour in a public goods game

Tuong Manh Vu, Peer Olaf Siebers, Anya Skatova, Theodore Turocy

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Abstract

Previous research on social dilemmas demonstrated that various forms of punishment for free-riding can increase contribution levels in public goods games. The way individual group members react to the possibility of punishment can be also affected by individual differences in punishment sensitivity. Therefore, depending individual differences in punishment sensitivity of group members, different levels of punishment can be more or less effective to prevent free riding behaviour. This paper uses agent-based modelling to model the effect of punishment sensitivity on contribution levels in a public goods game. The paper then examines the correlation between punishment sensitivity and variability of free riding behaviour under different punishment conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2015
PublisherDIME University of Genoa
Pages110-117
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9788897999508
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event14th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2015 - Bergeggi, Italy
Duration: 21 Sept 201523 Sept 2015

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Modeling and Applied Simulation, MAS 2015
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBergeggi
Period21/09/1523/09/15

Keywords

  • Agent-based modelling and simulation
  • Behavioural game theory
  • Public goods game
  • Punishment

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