Rationality in Retreat: Imitation Dynamics vs. Best-Response in Volatile Markets
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Microeconomics (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Aras Yolusever
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0000-0001-9810-2571
Türkiye
Publication Date
July 31, 2026
Submission Date
December 4, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 6, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 2