Free riding, public goods and cognitive dissonance: An experimental approach
Date of Publication
2005
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
Subject Categories
Economics
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Economics
Defense Panel Chair
Marissa Garcia
Defense Panel Member
Gerardo Largoza
Angelo Unite
Maricar Paz Garde
Abstract/Summary
Is the motivation to free-ride based mainly on naked cost-benefit considerations? Can psychological theories of cognitive dissonance help deepen our understanding of an individual's free-riding behavior? In this paper, the authors modify a Voluntary Contributions Mechanism experiment in order to see which of 3 theories explaining free-riding behaviour best 'organizes' the experimental data. Sixty DLSU undergraduate form the subject pool.
The researchers' findings strongly suggest that people do not always take account into consideration the costs and benefits of their decisions. In fact, complaint behavior is observed after individuals have established norms or standards in contributions. Also, regression results that exposure to unexpected outcomes motivates an individuals' free riding behavior.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14280
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
69, 64 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Human behavior; Public goods; Cognitive dissonance
Recommended Citation
Guo, L. S., Lapuz, E. N., Tuvida, M. T., & Wong, L. C. (2005). Free riding, public goods and cognitive dissonance: An experimental approach. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14345
