Reciprocity, equivalence, normative behavior and the existence of social pricesFootnote†

We would like to thank E. O. Schilds for many comments which have proven invaluable in the writing of this paper. In addition to Professor Schilds, Andy Anderson, Murray Brown, Richard Hill, Robert Perruci, Charles Plott, Richard Roistacher, Vernon L. Smith and William H. Starbuck have been of great assistance. The work on this paper was done while both authors were supported by research grants from the Krannert Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Purdue University.

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