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Is the evidence for hyperbolic discounting in humans just an experimental artifact? (2005)
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Harrison, G., & Lau, M. (2005). Is the evidence for hyperbolic discounting in humans just an experimental artifact?. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 28(5), 657-657. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x05290118

We question the behavioral premise underlying Ainslie's claims about hyperbolic discounting theory. The alleged evidence for humans can be easily explained as an artefact of experimental procedures that do not control for the credibility of payment o... Read More about Is the evidence for hyperbolic discounting in humans just an experimental artifact?.