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Indirect evolution vs. strategic delegation: a comparison of two approaches to explaining economic institutions

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  • Dufwenberg, Martin & Guth, Werner, 1999. "Indirect evolution vs. strategic delegation: a comparison of two approaches to explaining economic institutions," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 281-295, June.
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