Remarks on Virtual World and Virtual Reality Experiments

Southern Economic Journal - Tập 78 Số 1 - Trang 87-94 - 2011
Glenn W. Harrison1, Ernan Haruvy2, E. Elisabet Rutström3
1Department of Risk Management and Insurance and Center for Economic Analysis of Risk, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302 USA
2School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75083, USA
3Robinson College of Business and Department of Economics, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302 USA.     

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In recent years there has been increased behavioral research in virtual reality and virtual worlds. While these experiments could offer substantial advantages to researchers, they might also pose risks. We begin by identifying key concepts in virtual experimental research. Then we review the critical virtual reality component of virtual worlds. Finally, we offer guidance in conducting virtual world research.

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Southern Economic Journal

Tập 78 Số 1

87-94

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