Does temptation decline over time? Recent studies have highlighted the importance of Pavlovian processes but less is known about how these responses change over time.…Read More
Temptation over time: Delays help
Patrick DeJarnette
Effort Momentum
This paper examines how past effort can impact subsequent effort, such as when effort is reduced following an interruption. I conducted 3 incentivized real-effort experiments in which both piece rates and leisure options were manipulated and find effort displays significant stickiness, even in the absence of switching costs.…Read More
Risky Choices Over Goods
This paper examines how risk preferences differ over goods and in-kind monetary rewards. I study incentivized experiments in which subjects allocate bundles of either Amazon.com goods or Amazon.com gift credit (which must be spent immediately) across uncertain states. …Read More