The present paper studies the effects of bandwagon and underdog on the political equilibrium of two-party competition … models. We adapt the generalized Wittman-Roemer model of political competition for voter conformism, which views political … competition as the one between parties with factions of the opportunists and the militants that Nash-bargain one another, and …

derive an equilibrium in which media endorsements influence voting behavior. Competition for media endorsement causes … multiple media outlets also helps promote electoral competition. …

both increased competition and the enactment of equal treatment laws reduce the gender wage gap. …

academia have been partially explained by "competitive pressures", which suggests a link between competition and cheating. In … no overall sex difference in cheating. However, the effect of competition on women's cheating behavior is entirely due to … of an individual to conduct a particular task and not sex that crucially affects the reaction to competition. Poor …

duplication of research. An increase in the intensity of competition among firms leads to an increase in the variety of developed …

competition are all found to be important determinants of long-run firm values, firm turnover, and market structure. Estimates for …

competition among firms leads to an increase in the variety of developed projects and a decrease in the amount of duplication of …