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Competition in the second half of the twentieth century could become a positive-sum game.
Zero-Sum Future Gideon Rachman 2011
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The fact that these things are positive-sum seems to support the rationale for this type of friendly competition, not detract from it. owenz Says:
Matthew Yglesias » How Realistic Are Obama’s College Graduation Targets 2009
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We have absorbed well over tens of millions of immigrants in this period, and my guess is that the economy has been positive-sum for them.
Why aren't there more investment bankers?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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Competition in the second half of the twentieth century could become a positive-sum game.
Zero-Sum Future Gideon Rachman 2011
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This perception that China plays a zero-sum game is common in Southeast Asia and has convinced many that Japan represents a more trustworthy partner that values a positive-sum business ethic.
Devin Stewart: How the Disaster May Help Japan's Brand Devin Stewart 2011
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The win-win, positive-sum compromise was fairly obvious.
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Criminal justice was nationalized, and zero-sum plunder gave way to positive-sum trade.
Violence Vanquished Steven Pinker 2011
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Conversely, the4re are a lot of positive-sum games, and even zero-sum is better than war.
Matthew Yglesias » Domestic Politics vs. Foreign Policy 2009
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This perception that China plays a zero-sum game is common in Southeast Asia and has convinced many that Japan represents a more trustworthy partner that values a positive-sum business ethic.
Devin Stewart: How the Disaster May Help Japan's Brand Devin Stewart 2011
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Business leaders seem unaware of the critical difference between the market world of positive-sum transactions and the political world of negative-sum transactions.
Why Does Capitalism Enjoy So Little Support From Politicians? 2011
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