since the underdogs almost never quit the competition even when lagging significantly behind, and frontrunners do not slack …

aftermath of major wars. Motivated by this fact, we offer a theory of political transitions which focuses on the impact of … evidence consistent with our theory is also provided. …

This paper proposes a new unified theory of sociobehavioral forces. The goal of the new theory is to integrate theories … characteristics, and primordial sociobehavioral outcomes. The unified theory posits the operation of three sociobehavioral forces … distinctive identity and a distinctive magnitude of happiness. Thus, the theory enables systematic and parsimonious analysis of …

received no attention in the new trade theory and the new economic geography. We set up a simple monopolistic competition model … very strong congestion force associated with competition for land, unless the consumers' desire of variety (as expressed by …

different incentive mechanisms emphasize competition (via the perceived intentions of others) and entitlements (via the …