Peer-to-peer network : Kantian cooperation discourages free riding
*Pramod C. ManeCorresponding authorpramodcmane@gmail.comDepartment of Information TechnologyNational Institute of Bank ManagementPune, Maharashtra, 411048, India0000-0001-6087-3944View full profile → , Surajit Borkotokeysborkotokey@dibru.ac.inDepartment of MathematicsDibrugarh UniversityDibrugarh, Assam, Department of Mathematics Dibrugarh University, India0000-0001-8447-4403View full profile → , Snehal Ratnaparkhisnehal@rvichi.comRvichi Solvere Private LimitedAurangabad, Maharashtra, 431001, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 07 Nov 2023
- Published Online:
- 31 Mar 2025
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-1804
- Pages:
- 1535–1558
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