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:	2004-02
Authors:	Bester, Helmut ; Konrad, Kai A.
Institutions:	C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
Subject:	easy targets \| timing of conflict \| war

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	CEPR Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 4245
Classification:	B31 - Individuals ; D74 - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances ; H77 - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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