The present study explores the theory of conglomerate conflict behavior (Van de Vliert, 1997). This theory presumes that conflict behaviors should not be studied as if independent, but as 'gestalts', that is, in relation to each other. Behavioral conglomerates vary in the specific combinations...

It is well documented that the public is often poorly informed about economic facts and mechanisms. In the domain of fiscal policy, this may make voters susceptible to favour spending, while underestimating its costs (fiscal illusion). While politicians typically have a comparative advantage in...