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The effort effects of prizes in the second half of tournaments

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  • Lynch, James G., 2005. "The effort effects of prizes in the second half of tournaments," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 57(1), pages 115-129, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:57:y:2005:i:1:p:115-129
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