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Equilibria and comparative statics in two-player contests

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  • Malueg, David A. & Yates, Andrew J., 2005. "Equilibria and comparative statics in two-player contests," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 21(3), pages 738-752, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:21:y:2005:i:3:p:738-752
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