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Mixed Strategy Play and the Minimax Hypothesis

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  • Shachat, Jason M., 2002. "Mixed Strategy Play and the Minimax Hypothesis," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 104(1), pages 189-226, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:104:y:2002:i:1:p:189-226
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