9. Legislative Bargaining Experiments

This chapter delves into the experimental literature on legislative bargaining in committees, focusing on the effects of institutional rules on policy choices and bargaining processes. It covers two main types of committees: ad hoc or temporary committees and standing committees, with a particular emphasis on the methodology of laboratory experiments. The chapter highlights key insights from various studies, including the effects of voting rules, communication, and the power dynamics within committees. It also explores the differences between static and dynamic bargaining environments, providing a nuanced understanding of how institutional details shape bargaining outcomes. The survey concludes by emphasizing the need for further research to bridge the gap between one-shot bargaining environments and dynamic interactions in standing committees.