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Sexual Selection and Economic Positioning

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  • Neil Niman, 2006. "Sexual Selection and Economic Positioning," Journal of Bioeconomics, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 21-33, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbioec:v:8:y:2006:i:1:p:21-33
    DOI: 10.1007/s10818-005-0493-y
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