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Do people always invest less in attack than defense? Possible qualifying factors

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Abstract In many conflict situations, defense is easier to mobilize than attack. However, a number of factors, namely, the initial endowments available to each side, the stakes of the conflict,… Click to show full abstract

Abstract In many conflict situations, defense is easier to mobilize than attack. However, a number of factors, namely, the initial endowments available to each side, the stakes of the conflict, the respective costs of defense and attack, and the way that conflict is framed and perceived, may make attacking more attractive than defending.

Keywords: always invest; invest less; people always; attack; less attack; defense

Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2019

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