Theoretical reflections on the use of students as surrogate subjects in behavioral experimentation

Heavy reliance on college students as surrogate experimental subjects has historically generated a great deal of controversy. Interestingly, despite its rudimentary importance to behavioral experimentation, recent dialogues on the issue are curiously scarce. This essay seeks to re-open a critical dialogue on the subject by reflecting on three theoretical or methodological issues central to the historical strife surrounding experimental subject surrogation.

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Year of publication:	2000
Authors:	Walters-York, Melissa ; Curatola, Anthony P.
Subject:	Experiment \| Theorie \| Theory \| Studierende \| Students \| Verhaltensökonomik \| Behavioral economics

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Type of publication:	Article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	10.1016/S1474-7979(00)03034-9 [DOI]
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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