How To Win By Concession And Avoid Unproductive Conflict

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 01:14 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study explores the question: "If we can make a deal, why fight?" The authors conclude that a combination of common knowledge and a common rate of time preference allow a potential loser to use small concessions to successfully appease an expected winner.

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