Zero-sum thinking, the evolution of effort suppressing beliefs, and economic development
We study the evolution of belief systems that suppress productive effort. These include concerns about the envy of others, beliefs in the importance of luck for success, disdain for competitive effort, and traditional beliefs in witchcraft. We show that such demotivating beliefs can evolve when inte...
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| Format: | Working paper |
| Language: | English |
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University of Oxford
2023
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