Details about David Gill

Access statistics for papers by David Gill.

Last updated 2024-12-17. Update your information in the RePEc Author Service.

Short-id: pgi59

Working Papers

2024

1. How Cognitive Skills Affect Strategic Behavior: Cognitive Ability, Fluid Intelligence and Judgment
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
   Also in Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics (2023)
   CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2023)

2023

2. Beliefs, learning, and personality in the indefinitely repeated prisoner's dilemma
   Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics
   Also in CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2020) View citations (7)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2022) View citations (1)
   See also Journal Article Beliefs, Learning, and Personality in the Indefinitely Repeated Prisoner's Dilemma, American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, American Economic Association (2024) (2024)
3. The Creativity Premium: Exploring the Link Between Childhood Creativity and Life Outcomes
   Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics
   See also Journal Article The Creativity Premium: Exploring the Link between Childhood Creativity and Life Outcomes, Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics, University of Chicago Press (2024) View citations (2) (2024)

2022

4. Strategic Complexity and the Value of Thinking
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (3)
   Also in CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2019) View citations (2)
   Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics (2017) View citations (8)
   See also Journal Article Strategic Complexity and the Value of Thinking, The Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society (2023) View citations (3) (2023)
5. The Creativity Premium
   CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE)
   Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2021) View citations (2)

2021

6. Cognitive skills, strategic sophistication, and life outcomes
   Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics
   Also in Artefactual Field Experiments, The Field Experiments Website (2021)
   CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2019) View citations (2)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2020) View citations (9)
   See also Journal Article Cognitive Skills, Strategic Sophistication, and Life Outcomes, Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press (2022) View citations (17) (2022)

2018

7. Cognitive Skills and the Development of Strategic Sophistication
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (10)
   Also in Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics (2018) View citations (10)
8. Measuring Costly Effort Using the Slider Task
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (6)
   Also in CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2018) View citations (6)
   See also Journal Article Measuring costly effort using the slider task, Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, Elsevier (2019) View citations (20) (2019)
9. Measuring costly effect using the slide task
   Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics View citations (2)
10. Using Goals to Motivate College Students: Theory and Evidence from Field Experiments
    Natural Field Experiments, The Field Experiments Website
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2017) View citations (19)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2016) View citations (8)
    CAGE Online Working Paper Series, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) (2018)
    Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics (2017) View citations (19)
    See also Journal Article Using Goals to Motivate College Students: Theory and Evidence From Field Experiments, The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press (2020) View citations (28) (2020)

2017

11. First-place loving and last-place loathing: How rank in the distribution of performance affects effort provision
    Purdue University Economics Working Papers, Purdue University, Department of Economics View citations (22)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2015) View citations (10)
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2016) View citations (19)
    See also Journal Article First-Place Loving and Last-Place Loathing: How Rank in the Distribution of Performance Affects Effort Provision, Management Science, INFORMS (2019) View citations (57) (2019)
12. Using Response Times to Measure Strategic Complexity and the Value of Thinking in Games
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (7)

2014

13. Cognitive Ability, Character Skills, and Learning to Play Equilibrium: A Level-k Analysis
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) View citations (44)
    Also in Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2014) View citations (22)
    See also Journal Article Cognitive Ability, Character Skills, and Learning to Play Equilibrium: A Level-k Analysis, Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press (2016) View citations (150) (2016)
14. Desert and Inequity Aversion in Teams
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
    Also in Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2011) View citations (5)
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany (2012) View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article Desert and inequity aversion in teams, Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier (2015) View citations (23) (2015)

2013

15. A Novel Computerized Real Effort Task Based on Sliders
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (8)
    Also in Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2009) View citations (3)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2011) View citations (54)
16. Cheating in the workplace: An experimental study of the impact of bonuses and productivity
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (58)
    Also in Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2013) View citations (65)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2012) View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article Cheating in the workplace: An experimental study of the impact of bonuses and productivity, Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier (2013) View citations (58) (2013)
17. Cognitive ability and learning to play equilibrium: A level-k analysis
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (16)
    Also in MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany (2012) View citations (17)
18. Competition in Posted Prices With Bargaining
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (4)
19. Competition in Posted Prices With Stochastic Discounts
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article Competition in Posted Prices with Stochastic Discounts, Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society (2016) View citations (19) (2016)
20. Gender Differences and Dynamics in Competition: The Role of Luck
    Discussion Papers, University of Oxford, Nuffield College View citations (3)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2010) View citations (12)
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany (2012) View citations (2)
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2011) View citations (25)
    See also Journal Article Gender differences and dynamics in competition: The role of luck, Quantitative Economics, Econometric Society (2014) View citations (84) (2014)

2011

21. A Structural Analysis of Disappointment Aversion in a Real Effort Competition
    Discussion Papers, University of Oxford, Nuffield College View citations (6)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2009) View citations (16)
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2009) View citations (41)
    See also Journal Article A Structural Analysis of Disappointment Aversion in a Real Effort Competition, American Economic Review, American Economic Association (2012) View citations (536) (2012)
22. The Optimal Choice of Pre-Launch Reviewer
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article The optimal choice of pre-launch reviewer, Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier (2012) View citations (43) (2012)

2010

23. Fairness and Desert in Tournaments
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (88)
    Also in Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics (2006) View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article Fairness and desert in tournaments, Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier (2010) View citations (86) (2010)
24. The Optimal Marketing Mix of Posted Prices, Discounts and Bargaining
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (4)

2008

25. The Optimal Choice of Pre-launch Reviewer: How Best to Transmit Information using Tests and Conditional Pricing
    The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), University of Warwick, Department of Economics View citations (2)
    Also in Economic Research Papers, University of Warwick - Department of Economics (2008) View citations (2)

2007

26. Too Many Bargainers Spoil The Broth: The Impact of Bargaining on Markets with Price Takers
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (1)

2005

27. Sequential Decisions with Tests
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article Sequential decisions with tests, Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier (2008) View citations (26) (2008)

2004

28. Strategic Disclosure of Intermediate Research Results
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article Strategic Disclosure of Intermediate Research Results, Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell (2008) View citations (38) (2008)
29. The Superiority of Biased Reviewers in a Model of Simultaneous Sales
    Economics Series Working Papers, University of Oxford, Department of Economics View citations (2)

2003

30. Product Launches with Biased Reviewers: The Importance of Not Being Earnest
    Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge View citations (2)
31. The Superiority of Tough Reviewers in a Model of Simultaneous Sales
    Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge View citations (4)

Journal Articles

2024

1. Beliefs, Learning, and Personality in the Indefinitely Repeated Prisoner's Dilemma
   American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, 2024, 16, (3), 259-83
   See also Working Paper Beliefs, learning, and personality in the indefinitely repeated prisoner's dilemma, Purdue University Economics Working Papers (2023) (2023)
2. The Creativity Premium: Exploring the Link between Childhood Creativity and Life Outcomes
   Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics, 2024, 2, (3), 495 - 526 View citations (2)
   See also Working Paper The Creativity Premium: Exploring the Link Between Childhood Creativity and Life Outcomes, Purdue University Economics Working Papers (2023) (2023)

2023

3. Strategic Complexity and the Value of Thinking
   The Economic Journal, 2023, 133, (650), 761-786 View citations (3)
   See also Working Paper Strategic Complexity and the Value of Thinking, IZA Discussion Papers (2022) View citations (3) (2022)

2022

4. Cognitive Skills, Strategic Sophistication, and Life Outcomes
   Journal of Political Economy, 2022, 130, (10), 2643 - 2704 View citations (17)
   See also Working Paper Cognitive skills, strategic sophistication, and life outcomes, Purdue University Economics Working Papers (2021) (2021)

2020

5. Using Goals to Motivate College Students: Theory and Evidence From Field Experiments
   The Review of Economics and Statistics, 2020, 102, (4), 648-663 View citations (28)
   See also Working Paper Using Goals to Motivate College Students: Theory and Evidence from Field Experiments, Natural Field Experiments (2018) (2018)

2019

6. First-Place Loving and Last-Place Loathing: How Rank in the Distribution of Performance Affects Effort Provision
   Management Science, 2019, 65, (2), 494-507 View citations (57)
   See also Working Paper First-place loving and last-place loathing: How rank in the distribution of performance affects effort provision, Purdue University Economics Working Papers (2017) View citations (22) (2017)
7. Measuring costly effort using the slider task
   Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, 2019, 21, (C), 1-9 View citations (20)
   See also Working Paper Measuring Costly Effort Using the Slider Task, IZA Discussion Papers (2018) View citations (6) (2018)

2016

8. Cognitive Ability, Character Skills, and Learning to Play Equilibrium: A Level-k Analysis
   Journal of Political Economy, 2016, 124, (6), 1619 - 1676 View citations (150)
   See also Working Paper Cognitive Ability, Character Skills, and Learning to Play Equilibrium: A Level-k Analysis, IZA Discussion Papers (2014) View citations (44) (2014)
9. Competition in Posted Prices with Stochastic Discounts
   Economic Journal, 2016, 126, (594), 1528-1570 View citations (19)
   See also Working Paper Competition in Posted Prices With Stochastic Discounts, Economics Series Working Papers (2013) View citations (5) (2013)

2015

10. Desert and inequity aversion in teams
    Journal of Public Economics, 2015, 123, (C), 42-54 View citations (23)
    See also Working Paper Desert and Inequity Aversion in Teams, IZA Discussion Papers (2014) (2014)

2014

11. Gender differences and dynamics in competition: The role of luck
    Quantitative Economics, 2014, 5, 351-376 View citations (84)
    See also Working Paper Gender Differences and Dynamics in Competition: The Role of Luck, Discussion Papers (2013) View citations (3) (2013)

2013

12. Cheating in the workplace: An experimental study of the impact of bonuses and productivity
    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2013, 96, (C), 120-134 View citations (58)
    See also Working Paper Cheating in the workplace: An experimental study of the impact of bonuses and productivity, MPRA Paper (2013) View citations (58) (2013)

2012

13. A Structural Analysis of Disappointment Aversion in a Real Effort Competition
    American Economic Review, 2012, 102, (1), 469-503 View citations (536)
    See also Working Paper A Structural Analysis of Disappointment Aversion in a Real Effort Competition, Discussion Papers (2011) View citations (6) (2011)
14. The optimal choice of pre-launch reviewer
    Journal of Economic Theory, 2012, 147, (3), 1247-1260 View citations (43)
    See also Working Paper The Optimal Choice of Pre-Launch Reviewer, Economics Series Working Papers (2011) (2011)

2010

15. Fairness and desert in tournaments
    Games and Economic Behavior, 2010, 69, (2), 346-364 View citations (86)
    See also Working Paper Fairness and Desert in Tournaments, MPRA Paper (2010) View citations (88) (2010)

2009

16. The impact of bargaining on markets with price takers: Too many bargainers spoil the broth
    European Economic Review, 2009, 53, (6), 658-674 View citations (15)

2008

17. Sequential decisions with tests
    Games and Economic Behavior, 2008, 63, (2), 663-678 View citations (26)
    See also Working Paper Sequential Decisions with Tests, Economics Series Working Papers (2005) (2005)
18. Strategic Disclosure of Intermediate Research Results
    Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, 2008, 17, (3), 733-758 View citations (38)
    See also Working Paper Strategic Disclosure of Intermediate Research Results, Economics Series Working Papers (2004) View citations (3) (2004)

2005

19. Soft money and hard choices: Why political parties might legislate against soft money donations
    Public Choice, 2005, 123, (3), 411-438 View citations (1)

2004

20. Sequential Decision-Making and Asymmetric Equilibria: An Application to Takeovers
    The B.E. Journal of Theoretical Economics, 2004, 4, (1), 10