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Imitation and the dynamics of norms

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  • Conlisk, John
  • Gong, Jyh-Chyi
  • Tong, Ching H.

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  • Conlisk, John & Gong, Jyh-Chyi & Tong, Ching H., 2000. "Imitation and the dynamics of norms," Mathematical Social Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 40(2), pages 197-213, September.
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