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History Dependence And The Formation Of Social Preferences: An Experimental Study

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  • DAVID J. COOPER
  • CAROL KRAKER STOCKMAN

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  • David J. Cooper & Carol Kraker Stockman, 2011. "History Dependence And The Formation Of Social Preferences: An Experimental Study," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 49(2), pages 540-563, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:49:y:2011:i:2:p:540-563
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