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Indirect Evolution Versus Strategic Delegation

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  • Werner Guth

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  • Martin Dufwenberg & Werner Guth, 2003. "Indirect Evolution Versus Strategic Delegation," Levine's Working Paper Archive 618897000000000789, David K. Levine.
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