The Evolution of Cooperation

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/2178-8189.2021v25n2p208

Keywords:

Cooperation, Prisoner's Dilemma, Robert Axelrod, Game Theory

Abstract

Robert Axelrod in his book "The Evolution of Cooperation", analyzes the development of cooperation in non-zero-sum games, more specifically, in the Prisoners' Dilemma. Moreover, his contributions are not restricted, solely, to mathematics and computer program tournaments because it can be applied to international relations, microbiology, and even law. Considering this books density, we will examine only chapter 7, where the author answers the following question: "how to promote cooperation? All in all, this review seeks to introduce to Business Law some of Axelrod's contributions to the study of cooperation within the context of Game Theory.

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Author Biography

Bruna Faria, Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL

Master's student in Business Law at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL.

References

AXELROD, Robert. The Evolution of Cooperation. Nova Iorque: Basic Books, 2006, p. 124-141

Published

2021-07-30

How to Cite

Faria, B. (2021). The Evolution of Cooperation. Scientia Iuris, 25(2), 208–210. https://doi.org/10.5433/2178-8189.2021v25n2p208

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