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This study has been approved by the Columbia University Institutional Review Board, and the digital consent form is provided below.


Information on Research

The purpose of this study is to further our understanding of how people make decisions, in order to build and refine economic models. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to make a sequence of decisions and respond to a questionnaire. You will make these decisions and respond to the questionnaire on your computer with a keyboard and mouse.


Risks

To the best of our knowledge, there are no risks involved in this study.


Benefits

There is likely no direct benefit to you for participating. The information collected in this research will improve our understanding of individual and collective decision-making and hopefully help us design better institutions.


Alternative Procedures

The alternative is not to participate in this study.


Confidentiality

The confidentiality of your research records and identity will be strictly maintained. The experimental data are stored exclusively under random identifiers which cannot be linked, either by the experimenters or by the computer programs or by anyone else, to the identity of the individuals taking part in the research. Results of the study in any presentation or publication will include only group or anonymous results.


Compensation

You will be compensated at least $1 for your participation. How much money you earn will depend partly on the decisions you make and partly on chance. On average, participants will earn $17.50 per hour, though you may earn less or you may earn more. If you withdraw before the end of the study, you will receive the $1 participation fee.


Voluntary Participation

Participation in this study is voluntary. Refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.


Statement of Consent

I have read the above purpose of the study, and understand my role in taking part in the research. I volunteer to take part in this research. I understand that I may refuse to participate or withdraw from participation at any time. If I have questions about my rights as a research participant, I can call the Columbia University Institutional Review Board office at (212) 305-5883 or reach the office by email at askirb@columbia.edu. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and freely give my consent to participate in this study.



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