The Evolution of Altruistic Preferences: Mothers versus Fathers.

The Evolution of Altruistic Preferences: Mothers versus Fathers.
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DOI:
10.1007/s11150-013-9201-1
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发表时间:
2013-09-01
影响因子:
5.1
通讯作者:
Cox, Donald
Cox, Donald
中科院分区:
经济学3区
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作者:
Alger, Ingela;Cox, Donald

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