Journal article · 2023
Academic co-authorship is a risky game
Scientometrics 128(12), 6495–6507 Open access
Summary
A game-theoretic model of co-authored research in which an author can issue an ultimatum, blocking publication unless given more credit. It explores how contributions, project duration and stage, and team size affect the incentive to do so.
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Research theme
Political economy & game theory
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