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Cooperation among strangers with limited information about reputation

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  • Bolton, Gary E.
  • Katok, Elena
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  • Bolton, Gary E. & Katok, Elena & Ockenfels, Axel, 2005. "Cooperation among strangers with limited information about reputation," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 89(8), pages 1457-1468, August.
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