Chaotic Neutral? Framing Effects, Need for Chaos, and the Limits of ‘Burning It All Down’ in Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Erin B. Fitz,
Dominik Stecula,
Matthew P. Hitt
et al.
Abstract:Despite the vast literature on Prospect Theory, few studies use frames based on actual events or account for individuals whose previous losses moderate decision making under uncertainty. We use data from two original surveys on US adults to test whether framing effects hold in the context of the 2023 debt ceiling and government shutdown debates. We also test whether Need for Chaos, which indicates disaffection with society and the political system, moderates framing effects. We find that while most respondents… Show more
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