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Games in Networks

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  • PETER ABELL

    (University of Surrey)

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This article explores the implications of the use of time (the scarce input) in voluntary associations where members are rational maximizers but use time both “egoistically†and by “helping†others. The model leads to a picture of individuals subject to an internal prisoners' dilemma. In addition, the association is assumed to operate a division of labor where the use of “egoistic†time by one member impacts upon the utility of others. The interplay of three interrelated games is studied and implications for the use of time in associations are derived.

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  • Peter Abell, 1989. "Games in Networks," Rationality and Society, , vol. 1(2), pages 259-282, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ratsoc:v:1:y:1989:i:2:p:259-282
    DOI: 10.1177/1043463189001002006
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    1. Diane J. Reyniers, 1996. "Cooperation In Contests," Rationality and Society, , vol. 8(4), pages 413-432, November.
    2. Douglas D. Heckathorn & Robert S. Broadhead, 1996. "Rational Choice, Sociology And Aids," Rationality and Society, , vol. 8(4), pages 511-518, November.
    3. Peter Abell, 1996. "A Model Of The Informal Structure (Culture) Of Organizations," Rationality and Society, , vol. 8(4), pages 433-452, November.
    4. Armando Razo, 2020. "Social dilemmas with manifest and unknown networks," Rationality and Society, , vol. 32(1), pages 3-39, February.
    5. Satoshi Kanazawa, 1999. "Using Laboratory Experiments To Test Theories Of Corporate Behavior," Rationality and Society, , vol. 11(4), pages 443-461, November.

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