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Importantly, the dictators are unaware of the identity of their partner and are also oblivious to their gender. However, they are informed that during their turn as recipients, they will be paired with different individuals. This setup aims to reduce the influence of reciprocity on their giving decisions, allowing researchers to gauge charitable behavior in a more controlled environment.
Key Findings: A Generosity Gap
The results of the experiment were both revealing and unexpected to the research team. On average, women allocated €3.50—40% more than men, who typically only gave €2.50. The most common choice among male participants was to withhold any sharing entirely, while women frequently opted to split the sum equally with their partner.