Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-3-2024
Abstract
Contests are situations in which agents compete by irreversibly expending costly resources in an attempt to win a prize. Due to their applications in conflict, rent-seeking, organizational incentives, sports, litigation, and political campaigns, contests are widely applied in the social sciences. In this survey we summarize some main results and recent developments of experimental studies in contest theory. We also point out their broader applications in the social sciences.
Recommended Citation
Chowdhury, S. M., Kovenock, D., & Mukherjee, A. (2024). Experimental research on contests. ESI Working Paper 24-12. https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/esi_working_papers/408/
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ESI Working Paper 24-12