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Evolutionary stability of altruism and envy in Tullock contests

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  • Frederik Schmidt, 2009. "Evolutionary stability of altruism and envy in Tullock contests," Economics of Governance, Springer, vol. 10(3), pages 247-259, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ecogov:v:10:y:2009:i:3:p:247-259
    DOI: 10.1007/s10101-008-0056-5
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