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The role of utility interdependence in public good experiments

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  • Dmitry Shapiro, 2009. "The role of utility interdependence in public good experiments," International Journal of Game Theory, Springer;Game Theory Society, vol. 38(1), pages 81-106, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jogath:v:38:y:2009:i:1:p:81-106
    DOI: 10.1007/s00182-008-0141-6
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    Public good experiments; Fairness; Reciprocation; Altruism; C9;
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    • C9 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments

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