The evolution of cooperation in the unidirectional linear division of labour of finite roles.

ABSTRACT: Evolution of cooperation is a puzzle in evolutionary biology and social sciences. Previous studies assumed that players are equal and have symmetric relationships. In our society, players are in different roles, have an asymmetric relationship and cooperate together. We focused on the linear division of labour in a unidirectional chain that has finite roles, each of which is assigned to one group with cooperators and defectors. A cooperator in an upstream group produces and modifies a product, paying a cost of cooperation, and hands it to a player in a downstream group who obtains the benefit from the product. If players in all roles cooperate, a final product can be completed. However, if a player in a group chooses defection, the division of labour stops, the final product cannot be comp

SUBMITTER: Nirjhor MSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9993041 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature