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Evolutionarily stable preferences in contests

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  • Wolfgang Leininger, 2009. "Evolutionarily stable preferences in contests," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 140(3), pages 341-356, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:140:y:2009:i:3:p:341-356
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-009-9424-0
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    Keywords

    Contests; Preference evolution; Evolutionary stability; C79; D72;
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    JEL classification:

    • C79 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Other
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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