The rationale of in-group favoritism: An experimental test of three explanations

Giuseppe Ciccarone, Giovanni Di Bartolomeo () and Stefano Papa

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Abstract: We aim to empirically investigate the rationale of in-group-favoritism. As potential explanations, we concentrate on intrinsic preferences for own-group members and motivations related to individuals caring about the beliefs of others (founded on guilt aversion). We also consider their intersection. Our evidence shows that in-group-favoritism cannot be accounted for by changes in expectations. This suggests that preferences per se are the most powerful explanation of social identity.

Date: 2018-01
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