On the evolutionary edge of altruism: A game-theoretic proof of Hamilton's rule for a simple case of siblings

We offer a game-theoretic proof of Hamilton's rule for the spread of altruism. For a simple case of siblings, we show that the rule can be derived as the outcome of a one-shot prisoner's dilemma game between siblings.

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Year of publication:	2003
Authors:	Stark, Oded ; Wang, You Qiang
Publisher:	Vienna : Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS)
Subject:	Altruismus \| Gefangenendilemma \| Theorie \| Evolutionäre Spieltheorie \| evolution of altruism \| Hamilton's rule \| one-shot prisoner's dilemma game

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Series:	Reihe Ökonomie / Economics Series ; 139
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	741110458 [GVK] hdl:10419/71251 [Handle] RePEc:ihs:ihsesp:139 [RePEc]
Classification:	A13 - Relation of Economics to Social Values ; C70 - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory. General ; D64 - Altruism
Source:	EconStor

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