Title
Is the evidence for hyperbolic discounting in humans just an experimental artefact?
Abbreviated Journal Title
Behav. Brain Sci.
Keywords
Psychology, Biological; Behavioral Sciences; Neurosciences
Abstract
We question the behavioral premise underlying Ainslie's claims about hyperbolic discounting theory The alleged evidence for humans can be easily explained as an artefact of experimental procedures that do not control for the credibility of payment over different time horizons. In appropriately controlled and financially motivated settings, human behavior is consistent with conventional exponential preferences.
Journal Title
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume
28
Issue/Number
5
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Document Type
Editorial Material
Language
English
First Page
657
Last Page
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WOS Identifier
ISSN
0140-525X
Recommended Citation
"Is the evidence for hyperbolic discounting in humans just an experimental artefact?" (2005). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 5261.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/5261
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