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Learning strategic environments: an experimental study of strategy formation and transfer

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  • Andreas Nicklisch, 2011. "Learning strategic environments: an experimental study of strategy formation and transfer," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 71(4), pages 539-558, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:71:y:2011:i:4:p:539-558
    DOI: 10.1007/s11238-011-9266-3
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    Keywords

    Decision algorithm; Experimental economics; Feedback information; Learning about the game; D83; D84;
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    JEL classification:

    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • D84 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Expectations; Speculations

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