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Article
The Algebra of Assortative Encounters and the Evolution of Cooperation
International Game Theory Review (2003)
  • Ted Bergstrom, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Abstract

This paper explores the way that assortative matching can maintain cooperative behavior under evolutionary dynamics.

Keywords
  • evolution,
  • altruism,
  • assortative matching,
  • cooperation,
  • kin selection,
  • index of assortativity
Disciplines
Publication Date
July 30, 2003
Citation Information
Ted Bergstrom. "The Algebra of Assortative Encounters and the Evolution of Cooperation" International Game Theory Review Vol. 5 Iss. 3 (2003)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ted_bergstrom/47/