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Ultimatum Game Reveals Stable Vengeance Preference
In the ultimatum game—where one player splits $10 and the other can accept or reject (with both getting zero if rejected)—most people across societies offer $2-4 and reject offers below that, revealing a stable, predictable preference linked to vengeance and dignity that explains why people forgo material gain to punish unfairness.
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Chris BlattmanEvidence Quote
“Maybe the biggest, most often-run behavioral game in human history is the ultimatum game... we see that, in various cross societies, but most people will give $2, $3, $4 on the margin and anything less than that, most people will refuse.”
Created: 6/13/2026, 12:26:06 AM
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