Does public officials' risk preference differ in self versus public decision‐making? It depends on decision framing and bet size
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6446548 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jinfeng Zhang (0000-0001-8131-552X, School of Public Policy and Administration Chongqing University Chongqing China), X Ma (0000-0002-6967-6995, Chongqing University), Xin Wen (0000-0002-2558-3930, School of Public Policy and Administration Chongqing University Chongqing China), Hongqin Mao (School of Public Policy and Administration Chongqing University Chongqing China), Ran Xu (0000-0002-1788-3175, School of Public Policy and Administration Chongqing University Chongqing China), Shuwei Zhang (0000-0002-5132-7658, Center for Chinese Public Administration Research Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 510-535 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-3298 • E-ISSN: 1467-9299 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/padm.13037 |
| OpenAlex | W4402840858 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 69 |
Psychological distance theory and social value theory suggest there is a risk difference in self versus other decision‐making. On this basis, this study explores whether public officials' risk preferences differ in self versus public decision‐making. Inspired by prospect theory, the decision framing and bet size are further considered as the decision‐making conditions. Through a survey experiment using Chinese public officials, this study finds that, compared with decision‐making for themselves, public officials have a lower risk preference in decision‐making for the public. In addition, this risk preference difference occurs under the conditions of a gain frame and larger bet size. Conversely, under the condition of a loss frame and smaller bet size, the risk preference difference disappears. This study reveals public officials' risk pattern in self versus public decision‐making, which has significant implications for managing risk in public decision‐making and guiding those officials to make better decisions for the public
Economics · Framing (construction · Geography · Microeconomics · Preference · Public economics · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics · Economic and Environmental Valuation
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 7 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |