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Which Words Bond? An Experiment on Signaling in a Public Good Game (replaced by CentER DP 2011-139)

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  • Serra Garcia, M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • van Damme, E.E.C.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Potters, J.J.M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • Serra Garcia, M. & van Damme, E.E.C. & Potters, J.J.M., 2010. "Which Words Bond? An Experiment on Signaling in a Public Good Game (replaced by CentER DP 2011-139)," Discussion Paper 2010-33, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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