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Does stake size matter for cooperation and punishment?

The effects of stake size on cooperation and punishment are investigated using a public goods experiment.

The effects of stake size on cooperation and punishment are investigated using a public goods experiment. We find that an increase in stake size does neither significantly affect cooperation nor the level of punishment.

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Martin G, Kocher, Peter, Martinsson, and Martine, Visser, 2008, "Does Stake Size Matter for Cooperation and Punishment?" Economics Letters 99:508-511.

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