Accession Number:

ADA616922

Title:

ARO Summary Research Report (University of Michigan)

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Sep 2010-31 Aug 2013

Corporate Author:

MICHIGAN UNIV ANN ARBOR

Personal Author(s):

• Page, Scott E.
• Bednar, Jenna

Report Date:

2014-10-03

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

During the reporting period, we have continued our research combining experimental, computational, and mathematical methods to explore the interplay between cultural and institutions. We have written papers, given presentations both in the United States and internationally, hosted a conference, and presented parts of our findings to government agencies and members of the business communities. Our findings demonstrate strong linkages between institutional choices and what is often characterized as cultural, i.e. non optimal behavior. Our research suggest an alternative to accounts of suboptimal behavior based on biases. Moreover, our research contributes to an understanding of how to choose institutions.

Descriptors:

• *BEHAVIOR
• CULTURE
• GAME THEORY
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• ORGANIZATION THEORY
• POLITICAL SCIENCE

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Government and Political Science
• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE