Moral Entitlements Sway Negotiations, Upending Business Deals and Welfare Reforms
The article explores how strong entitlements influence negotiation behavior, even when claims are no longer feasible. The researchers conducted a unique experiment to study the impact of entitlements and obligations throughout the bargaining process. They found that entitlements significantly affect opening offers, bargaining duration, concessions, and agreements or disagreements reached. The study suggests that entitlements can be seen as a type of "moral property right" that shapes negotiations independently of legal rights.