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Record Nr.

UNINA9910219786703321

Autore

Amegashie J. Atsu

Titolo

Paradoxes of Revenge in Conflicts

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Guelph, Ont., : University of Guelph, Department of Economics, 2008

Descrizione fisica

1 electronic text (42 p.) : digital file

Collana

Working paper ; ; 2008-5

Altri autori (Persone)

RunkelMarco <1971->

Disciplina

303.6

Soggetti

Social conflict

Revenge

Control theory

Decision-making

Deterrence theory

Economic equilibrium

Economics

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Equation

Function (mathematics)

Israel

Loss function

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"March 11, 2008."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- A model of revenge in conflicts -- Equilibrium without revenge -- Open-loop equilibrium -- Closed-loop equilibrium -- Discussion of results -- Conclusion -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

The authors consider a differential game of a conflict between two factions who both have a desire to exact revenge. This paper demonstrates that, in contrast to conventional wisdom, the desire for revenge need not lead to escalation of conflicts.