Structuring Integrity: The Impact of Form Partitioning on Honesty in Self-Reports

Nhat Luong ()
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Nhat Luong: Kassel University, Germany

MAGKS Papers on Economics from Philipps-Universität Marburg, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Department of Economics (Volkswirtschaftliche Abteilung)

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of visual and content-wise partitioning on the truthfulness of self-report forms. In all treatments of this experiment, participants report how many correct predictions they have made for five coin tosses. The only difference between treatments is the design of the report form. Contrary to certain literature, findings reveal that less partitioned forms correlate with increased honesty. This study contributes to policy design in self-reporting structures where honest reporting is essential.

Keywords: Honesty; Self-report; Form partitioning; Behavioral economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26 pages
Date: 2023
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