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Rent-seeking with asymmetric valuations: Addition or deletion of a player

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We consider an extension of Tullock's (1980) N-player contest under which prize valuations may vary across players. We show that the pure-strategy equilibrium of this contest is unique. We also establish the following results: rent dissipation increases, individual winning probabilities decrease, and individual spending either increases or decreases with the addition of a player. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, B.V. 2006

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  • Alexander Matros, 2006. "Rent-seeking with asymmetric valuations: Addition or deletion of a player," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 129(3), pages 369-380, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:129:y:2006:i:3:p:369-380
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-006-9037-9
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