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Evolutionary Game Theory and Economics. Part 2. Stability of Equilibria. Special Features of Human Behavior Evolution

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    (The Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia)

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The paper discusses convergence of evolutionary dynamics to mixed equiliria including different behavior strategies. Models of cooperative and altruistic behavior spreading are considered. The paper reveals special features of human behavior evolution in comparison with behavior in biological populations.

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  • Vasin, A., 2010. "Evolutionary Game Theory and Economics. Part 2. Stability of Equilibria. Special Features of Human Behavior Evolution," Journal of the New Economic Association, New Economic Association, issue 5, pages 10-27.
    • Handle: RePEc:nea:journl:y:2010:i:5:p:10-27
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    Keywords

    Mixed equilibrium; convergence; cooperation; altruism;
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    • C73 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Stochastic and Dynamic Games; Evolutionary Games

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