The alliance formation puzzle and capacity constraints

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The alliance formation puzzle and capacity constraints

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Konrad, Kai A.
Kovenock, Dan

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Dan Kovenock

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The formation of an alliance in conflict situations is known to suffer from a collective action problem and from the potential of internal conflict. We show that budget constraints of an intermediate size can overcome this strong disadvantage and explain the formation of alliances.

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Volume (Year): 103 (2009)
Issue (Month): 2 (May)
Pages: 84-86
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- Kai A. Konrad & Dan Kovenock, 2008. "The Alliance Formation Puzzle and Capacity Constraints," Purdue University Economics Working Papers 1209, Purdue University, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
- Konrad, Kai A & Kovenock, Dan, 2008. "The Alliance Formation Puzzle and Capacity Constraints," CEPR Discussion Papers 6741, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. [Downloadable!] (restricted)

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