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| Type | Journal Article |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | Noblesse oblige? Determinants of survival in a life-and-death situation |
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| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published in final form |
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| Journal Title | Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Geographical Reach | international |
| ISSN | 0167-2681 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Number | 1-2 |
| Page Range | 1 - 11 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Abstract Text | This paper explores what determines the survival of people in a life-and-death situation. The sinking of the Titanic allows us to inquire whether pro-social behavior matters in such extreme situations. This event can be considered a quasi-natural experiment. The empirical results suggest that social norms such as ‘women and children first’ persevered during such an event. Women of reproductive age and crew members had a higher probability of survival. Passenger class, fitness, group size, and cultural background also mattered. |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.1016/j.jebo.2010.02.005 |
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