Altruism Without Borders

Nicolas Ostrowski

ISBN 10: 3845416696 / ISBN 13: 9783845416694

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Mär 2014, 2014

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Neuware -Do individuals care about others¿ utility If we raise awareness on the pressing needs of a group of people, will it have an effect on altruistic behaviour What about demographic variables, do they influence altruistic traits In Altruism Without Borders, Nicolas Ostrowski studies the impact of a simulation exercise on the economic decisions of socially involved teenagers. In other words, do teenagers share more or less, when given the choice, among themselves or with people whom they are told need their help He conducts an experiment ¿ known as a Dictator Game - among teens in youth movements. He manages to measure altruism, fairness and inequity aversion levels with this game. He challenges the reader to study altruism through human giving behaviour, which is dependent on our individual sensitivity and our sympathy for people whom, we feel/are told, need it more than we do.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Altruism Without Borders
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Mär 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3845416696
• ISBN 13: 9783845416694
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 5D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 5 millimeters depth
• Weight: 125 grams

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Synopsis

Do individuals care about others’ utility? If we raise awareness on the pressing needs of a group of people, will it have an effect on altruistic behaviour? What about demographic variables, do they influence altruistic traits? In Altruism Without Borders, Nicolas Ostrowski studies the impact of a simulation exercise on the economic decisions of socially involved teenagers. In other words, do teenagers share more or less, when given the choice, among themselves or with people whom they are told need their help? He conducts an experiment – known as a Dictator Game - among teens in youth movements. He manages to measure altruism, fairness and inequity aversion levels with this game. He challenges the reader to study altruism through human giving behaviour, which is dependent on our individual sensitivity and our sympathy for people whom, we feel/are told, need it more than we do.

About the Author

Nicolas Ostrowski, MSc in Economics: attends the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. He has a joint BSc in Economics and Political Science. Research Analyst at NGOs, he pursues a degree in Fiscal Law while developing entrepreneurial projects.