Abstract Tort models assume symmetry in the behavior of injurers and victims when faced by a threat of liability and a risk of harm without compensation, respectively. This assumption has never been empirically validated. Using a novel experimental design, we study the behavior of injurers and victims when facing symmetric accident risks. Experimental results provide qualified support for the symmetric behavior hypothesis.

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加害者与受害者：（A）对对称风险的对称反应

摘要 侵权模型在分别面临责任威胁和无赔偿伤害风险时假定加害者和受害者的行为是对称的。这一假设从未得到经验验证。使用一种新颖的实验设计，我们研究了伤害者和受害者在面临对称事故风险时的行为。实验结果为对称行为假设提供了合格的支持。