We test this in an experiment varying the existence of a rule governing public good contributions & whether enforcement of the rule is biased against some players. (2/n)
Do you remember Francesca Gino's claim on her website that HBS analyzed the "wrong data file" in their investigation, and that a "real file" proved her innocence?
HBS is now claiming that the "real file" was fabricated by Gino... and thus that Gino's claim was defamatory.
Surprisingly, we find no evidence that biased audits erode norms, reduce cooperation, or diminish compliance. (4/n)