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Economic games for the study of peace
Robert Böhm1,2, Simon Columbus3
1Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria robert.boehm@univie.ac.athttps://www.robertboehm.info/.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|January 15, 2024
Summary
Economic games can model intergroup relations, focusing on peace. New cooperation games allow studying peaceful interactions between groups, moving beyond aggression.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Behavioral Economics
- Game Theory
Background:
- Economic games are valuable tools for studying intergroup relations.
- Traditional intergroup games often emphasize conflict, limiting the study of peace.
- Existing paradigms may not fully capture the nuances of peaceful intergroup dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and adapt economic game paradigms for the study of peace.
- To explore the determinants of peaceful intergroup relations.
- To provide models that allow for peaceful intergroup interactions.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing economic game theory to model intergroup interactions.
- Adapting existing game paradigms, such as the intergroup parochial and universal cooperation game.
- Focusing on scenarios that permit and encourage peaceful outcomes.
Main Results:
- Economic games can be effectively adapted to study peaceful intergroup relations.
- Paradigms like the intergroup parochial and universal cooperation game facilitate the investigation of peace.
- These models offer a framework to explore factors promoting intergroup harmony.
Conclusions:
- Economic games are versatile tools for understanding both conflict and cooperation in intergroup contexts.
- The development of specific game paradigms can shift research focus towards the study of peace.
- Further research using these adapted games can yield significant insights into fostering intergroup peace.
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