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The Backward Induction Argument

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  • John Carroll, 2000. "The Backward Induction Argument," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 48(1), pages 61-84, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:48:y:2000:i:1:p:61-84
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1005171122710
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    1. Perea ý Monsuwé, A., 2006. "Epistemic foundations for backward induction: an overview," Research Memorandum 036, Maastricht University, Maastricht Research School of Economics of Technology and Organization (METEOR).

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