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Why Do We Tip?   Leave a comment

tipping-71e24965a60e3a967405193ceb365075c19afd1d-s1600-c85.jfifLink:   http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/01/20/463726763/episode-283-why-do-we-tip

Summary: Tipping has become a staple in many industries in today’s society.  The common belief is that with better service results in a better tip.  Planet Money discusses whether a tip really is an incentive to give better service, or if it is now expected regardless of service.

Original Air Date: January 20, 2016

Length: 17 minutes 36 seconds

Discussion Question: Is it unethical to not give a tip if good service was given? Or is it unethical to expect a tip given it is a loss for the consumer? Discuss the incentives and utility for both the consumer and employee regarding tips.

Posted April 17, 2017 by jamezweb in Behavioral Economics, Ethics, Incentives, Utility

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