Games and simulators

Play first, then see the economics. Each game ends by showing what happened and why, with the research behind it.

• Central bank simulatorSet the interest rate through four real economic scenarios and see how inflation and jobs respond.
• Market trading gameTrade with a secret card against 16 simulated traders, then see the supply and demand curves nobody could see.
• Ultimatum gameSplit 10 dollars with a stranger who can say no. Would you accept an unfair offer?
• Public goods gameShare a pot with three simulated classmates. Does anyone free ride, and what happens when free riders can be punished?
• Guess two-thirds of the averagePick a number from 0 to 100. To win, you have to guess what everyone else will guess.
• Fishing commonsFish a shared lake with three simulated fishers. Can the fish survive, and which rules save them?
• Cartel gameTwo firms agree to keep prices high. Each is tempted to cheat. See which strategies hold the deal together.