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Understanding reciprocity

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Sethi, Rajiv
Somanathan, E.

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Volume (Year): 50 (2003)
Issue (Month): 1 (January)
Pages: 1-27
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  6. Sethi, Rajiv, 1996. "Evolutionary stability and social norms," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 29(1), pages 113-140, January. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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