The Doors of Perception: Theory and Evidence of Frame-Dependent Rationalizability

We investigate how strategic behavior is affected by the set of notions (frames) used when thinking about game. In our games action consists visual objects: each player must privately choose one, trying to match counterpart’s choice. propose a model where different player-types are aware attributes (hence, frames). One novelties an epistemic structure that allows players think new frames, after initial unawareness some attributes. To test model, experimental design brings multiple frames varying subjects’ awareness several (JEL C72, C78, C91, D83)