Rational Expectations and Kinematic Information in Coordination Games
Martina Fanghella, Camilla F. Colombo, Fabio Aurelio D’Asaro, Maria Teresa Pascarelli, Guido Barchiesi, Marco Rabuffetti, Maurizio Ferrarin, Francesco Guala, Corrado Sinigaglia
This study shows people prioritize kinematic cues over rational expectations when coordinating in a game, choosing lower payoffs when early movement signals indicate a partner's choice.
Cognition · Jan 22, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience