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Altruism and normative bargaining

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 June 2026

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David Thorstad*
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Department of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA david.thorstad@vanderbilt.edu dthorstad.com
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Abstract

Explaining altruistic behavior may require expanding the bargaining framework. In particular, accommodating altruism may require greater emphasis on bargaining under normative rather than actual conditions. Fleshing out the account of resource-rational bargaining under normative conditions raises important questions for future research.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 49 , 2026 , e156
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© The Author(s), 2026. Published by Cambridge University Press

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