Directed Reciprocity Subverts Altruism in Highly Adaptive Populations

P.J.J. Herings, Ronald Peeters, Anastas P. Tenev

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Abstract

Directed reciprocity is generally considered to be a powerful driver for cooperation. Using extensive simulations within an established stylized framework, we test the strength of this relationship. We confirm that directed reciprocity boosts cooperation, but only in the case of relatively inert populations. For highly adaptive populations we find the opposite: directed reciprocity impedes cooperation.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationTilburg
PublisherCentER, Center for Economic Research
Number of pages26
Volume2023-014
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jul 2023

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NameCentER Discussion Paper
Volume2023-014

Keywords

  • social dilemma
  • cooperation
  • Reciprocity
  • Inertia

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