An Evolutionary Theory of Suicide

We analyze a model in which individuals have hereditary reproductive types. The reproductive value of an individual is determined by her reproductive type and the amount of resources she can access. We introduce the possibility of suicide and assume it is also a genetic trait that interacts with the...

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Main Authors: Balázs Szentes, Caroline D. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Games
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4336/4/3/426