The sumo wrestling community is tight-knit and has strong moral and social incentives. While there are theories of economic incentives leading to higher-ranked wrestlers being bribed to throw fights, it's also suggested that these wrestlers may assist those at risk of falling back in the rankings out of a sense of duty or camaraderie. However, the community's specific response to allegations of bribery isn't detailed in the content provided.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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