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Economic Concepts in Biology – Issues with Hamilton´s rule

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Hamilton´s rule is considered a cornerstone in evolutionary biology. It is used to understand why organisms help relatives and serves as starting point for the development of cooperation between strangers. The rule is based on a method from economics. It compares a benefit to cost ratio (k) to a genetic relation (r). Two issues are discussed. A solution is suggested.

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  • Friedrich, Thomas, 2015. "Economic Concepts in Biology – Issues with Hamilton´s rule," MPRA Paper 63381, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Friedrich, Thomas, 2014. "Entanglement by Genes or Shares; Hamilton´s rule of kin selection revisited," MPRA Paper 60267, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Hamilton´s rule; benefit; cost; alogism;
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