I Solemnly Swear…: Promises, Commitments, and Threats

Commitments, promises, and threats affect structure. A lot. In this context, “be careful what you ask for…” is Granny’s cautionary proverb about misusing these tactics. We will revisit things like information, cooperation, and choice sets. We’ll talk about big things like weddings (why it helps to have a lot of people seeing you make a commitment) and small things like the new version of the transfer portal and why its wreaking havoc in modern sports.