Credibility

About: Credibility is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 13730 publications have been published within this topic receiving 331944 citations. The topic is also known as: believability & plausibility.

The elements of computer credibility

Abstract: Given the importance of credibility in computing products, the research on computer credibility is relatively small. To enhance knowledge about computers and credibility, we define key terms relating to computer credibility, synthesize the literature in this domain, and propose three new conceptual frameworks for better understanding the elements of computer credibility. To promote further research, we then offer two perspectives on what computer users evaluate when assessing credibility. We conclude by presenting a set of credibility-related terms that can serve in future research and evaluation endeavors.

Macroeconomic policy, credibility and politics

Abstract: Economic policy as a game. Part 1: Commitment versus discretion in monetary policy reputation and sequential rationality reputation and signalling elections and monetary policy. Part 2: Commitment versus discretion in wealth taxation social institutions and credible tax policy credibility and public debt management the political economy of government debt.

The Mirage of Fixed Exchange Rates

Abstract: This paper discusses the profound difficulties of maintaining fixed exchange rates in a world of expanding global capital markets. Contrary to popular wisdom, industrialized-country monetary authorities easily have the resources to defend exchange parities against virtually any private speculative attack. But if their commitment to use those resources lacks credibility with markets, the costs to the broader economy of defending an exchange-rate peg can be very high. The dynamic interplay between credibility and commitment is illustrated by the 1992 Swedish and British crises and the 1994-95 Mexican collapse. We also discuss the small number of successful fixers.

Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It

Abstract: Introduction: On Credibility and Character 1. Leadership is a Relationship 2. Credibility Makes a Difference 3. Discovering Your Self 4. Appreciating Constituents and Their Diversity 5. Affirming Shared Values 6. Developing Capacity 7. Serving a Purpose 8. Sustaining Hope 9. The Struggle to be Human Appendix: Studies on the Impact of Credibility and What Constitutes Credible Behavior Notes Acknowledgements The Authors Name Index Subject Index

What makes Web sites credible?: a report on a large quantitative study

Abstract: The credibility of web sites is becoming an increasingly important area to understand. To expand knowledge in this domain, we conducted an online study that investigated how different elements of Web sites affect people's perception of credibility. Over 1400 people participated in this study, both from the U.S. and Europe, evaluating 51 different Web site elements. The data showed which elements boost and which elements hurt perceptions of Web credibility. Through analysis we found these elements fell into one of seven factors. In order of impact, the five types of elements that increased credibility perceptions were “real-world feel”, “ease of use”, “expertise”, “trustworthiness”, and “tailoring”. The two types of elements that hurt credibility were “commercial implicationsrand “amateurism”. This large-scale study lays the groundwork for further research into the elements that affect Web credibility. The results also suggest implications for designing credible Web sites.