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An Empirical Study of Darwin's Theory of Mate Choice

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  • Wong, Linda, 2003. "An Empirical Study of Darwin's Theory of Mate Choice," Working Papers 187, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State.
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