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

Giuseppe Ciccarone, Giovanni Di Bartolomeo () and Stefano Papa

No 141, CIMEO, Sapienza University of Rome from Department of Economics and Law, Sapienza University of Rome

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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