shmulik Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hey,Does Price Equation, when it comes to explain how the altruism trait can spread, breaks down if a group has only one individual who has the trait?If the Equation needs more than one altruistic individual (and actually many individuals) within the group, is it not the case that the Price Equation is a non starter when is comes to explain how altruism can spread within the population?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophiolite Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 For those in business who thought the Price equation was something to do with supply and demand, read here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_equation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmulik Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks for your reply. I know of this link and it does have a section on altruism. Someone said to me that the equation doesn't explain altruism at all because it needs many individuals who have that trait and if there are already many such individuals, you don't the equation, hence my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophiolite Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I added the link more for other members who might be unfamiliar with the concept. I am not familiar enough with the topic to provide a reliable answer. You wold wind up with a vague opinion. Not what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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