Seminars & Events
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[Register now] Dr. Vinh Pham (Waseda University): Soft Governance in Hard Times: Bargaining and Enforcement under Climate Threat We examine whether introducing a bargaining mechanism prior to extraction decisions can promote sustainable resource use by encouraging players to delay extraction rather than deplete the shared resource immediately. We anticipate that bargaining fosters trust and cooperation within pairs, thereby increasing the likelihood of delayed extraction. We implement two forms of bargaining: binding agreements (where bargaining outcomes dictate extraction amounts), and non-binding agreements (where outcomes guide individual extraction decisions). Additionally, we vary the risk of resource depletion to ... APL Event Date：2026.11.19 -
[Register now] Dr Minhee Chae (Nankai University): Childhood Shocks, Learned Helplessness, and Adult Disengagement: Evidence from China’s “Lying Flat” Phenomenon Childhood disadvantage may reduce adult engagement with work and life by shaping beliefs about whether effort pays off. We study this mechanism in the context of China’s “lying flat” phenomenon, which captures withdrawal from work, competition, and future-oriented life choices. A lab-in-the-field randomised experiment with blue collar workers in China’s manufacturing hubs demonstrates that short term exposure to an uncontrollable environment can induce helplessness, decrease effort, and lower life aspirations. Survey data from these same blue-collar workers shows that childhood separation from... APL Event Date：2026.11.18