Honesty oaths for rule-following

Shaul Shalvi ()
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Shaul Shalvi: University of Amsterdam

Nature Human Behaviour, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 22-23

Abstract: Honesty oaths are commonly used to promote ethical behaviour, but their effectiveness is not well understood. A mega-study involving thousands of people shows that taking an oath to be honest can reduce tax evasion in an online economic game.

Date: 2025
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