Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP4344
Authors: Chen Cohen; Aner Sela
Abstract: We study the classical Tullock's model of one-stage contests where the probability of winning is a function of the efforts exerted by the contestants. We show that by a simple non-discriminating rule the contest designer is able to manipulate the outcome of the contest such that the probabilities to win are not ordered according to the contestants' abilities.
Keywords: contests; Tullock models
JEL Codes: D72; L83
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| Contest Designer's Rules (D44) | Probabilities of Winning (C25) |