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A Reality Check for Game Theory

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Book reviewed Colin F. Camerer (2003). Behavioral Game Theory: Experiments in Strategic Interaction

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  • David J. Butler, 2005. "A Reality Check for Game Theory," Journal of Economic Surveys, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 19(1), pages 137-147, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jecsur:v:19:y:2005:i:1:p:137-147
    DOI: 10.1111/j.0950-0804.2005.00242.x
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