The role of reputations in the evolution of human cooperation

In human societies, cooperation between strangers flourishes despite the risk of being exploited. Correct evaluation of others‟ cooperative intentions aids in selecting partners for profitable interactions. Assessment of intentions can be made by (a) considering individuals‟ reputations gained throu...

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Main Author: Sylwester, Karolina
Published: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.544203