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Burning Out in Sequential Elimination Contests

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  • Amegashie, J.A., 2002. "Burning Out in Sequential Elimination Contests," Working Papers 2002-8, University of Guelph, Department of Economics and Finance.
    • Handle: RePEc:gue:guelph:2002-8
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