The sumo wrestling community maintains its integrity in the face of potential economic incentives through strong moral and social incentives. The community is tight-knit, and the stakes for winning or losing are high. This creates a strong incentive for higher-ranked wrestlers to assist those at risk of falling back in the rankings, even in the face of potential economic incentives to throw a fight. This sense of community and mutual support helps to maintain the integrity of the sport.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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