Social Sciences
4 years ago

Charitable Giving Boosts Trustworthiness and Social Exchange in Human Interactions

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Charitable Giving as a Signal of Trustworthiness: Disentangling the Signaling Benefits of Altruistic Acts
Sebastian Fehrler, Wojtek Przepiorka

Paper Summary

The article shows that being kind and helping others can make people trust you more. This trust can make you a better partner in social interactions. The researchers tested this idea in a computer experiment and found that when someone gives to charity, others trust them more. This trust can lead to better relationships and more cooperation between people. So, being generous and kind can make you more trustworthy and improve your social connections.

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