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Memetics and voting: how nature may make us public spirited

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  • Ali Toossi
  • Myrna Wooders

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  • John Conley & Ali Toossi & Myrna Wooders, 2006. "Memetics and voting: how nature may make us public spirited," International Journal of Game Theory, Springer;Game Theory Society, vol. 35(1), pages 71-90, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jogath:v:35:y:2006:i:1:p:71-90
    DOI: 10.1007/s00182-006-0045-2
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