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Optimization incentive and relative riskiness in experimental stag-hunt games

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  • D. Dubois & M. Willinger & P. Van Nguyen, 2012. "Optimization incentive and relative riskiness in experimental stag-hunt games," International Journal of Game Theory, Springer;Game Theory Society, vol. 41(2), pages 369-380, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jogath:v:41:y:2012:i:2:p:369-380
    DOI: 10.1007/s00182-011-0290-x
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    Keywords

    Coordination game; Game theory; Experimental economics; C72; C92; D81;
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    JEL classification:

    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • C92 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Group Behavior
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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