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Fair's fair

A basic theory of behaviour holds that people act only in their own best interests. But more complex motives are apparent in an experimental study that shows that generosity is diminished by the unfairness of others.

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Bewley, T. Fair's fair. Nature 422, 125–126 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/422125b

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