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The experimental economics of religion
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-21, 15:35 authored by Jean Robert HoffmannJean Robert HoffmannThis paper surveys the experimental economics approach to the study of religion. The field has a place in the context of the scientific study of religion generally and the social psychology of religion in particular, but employs distinct economic methods which promise new and different insights. In particular, certain features of the experimental approach as used by economists such as incentive compatibility are particularly appropriate for studying the effect of religion on individual behaviour. The paper discusses results obtained so far in terms of two roles of religion in shaping individual behaviour, that is, as a social group identifier and as a set of values.
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Publication title
Journal of Economic SurveysVolume
27Issue
5Pagination
813-845ISSN
0950-0804Department/School
TSBEPublisher
Blackwell Publ LtdPlace of publication
108 Cowley Rd, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox4 1JfRights statement
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