Easy targets and the timing of conflict

Contestants have to choose whether to initiate a contest or war, or whether to remain peaceful for another period. We find that agents wait and initiate the contest once their rival is sufficiently weak to be an easy target.

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Year of publication:	2003
Authors:	Bester, Helmut ; Konrad, Kai A.
Institutions:	Center for European, Governance and Economic Development Research (CeGE), Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Subject:	Timing of conflict \| war \| easy targets

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Center for European, Governance and Economic Development Research Discussion Papers. - ISSN 1439-2305.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 21
Classification:	B31 - Individuals ; D74 - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances ; H77 - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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