Lotz, Sebastian; Schlösser, Thomas; Cain, Daylian M.; … - In: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization 93 (2013) C, pp. 141-148
Recent research suggests that altruism can be surprisingly tenuous; minor situational variations can turn altruism on and off. For example, if provided with sufficient cover, “reluctant altruists” will often avoid situations that compel them to give, and they may even secretly renege on...