A theory of discrete hierarchies as optimal cost-adjusted productivity organisations.
Hierarchical structures are ubiquitous in human and animal societies, but a fundamental understanding of their raison d'être has been lacking. Here, we present a general theory in which hierarchies are obtained as the optimal design that strikes a balance between the benefits of group productiv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214911 |