The sumo wrestling community upholds its moral and social values in the face of potential economic incentives through a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Higher-ranked wrestlers often assist those at risk of falling back in the rankings, not necessarily due to bribery, but due to the strong moral and social incentives within the community. The stakes for winning or losing are high, and the community values are deeply ingrained, which helps 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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