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A Deductive Explanation of the Matthew Effect in Science

A deductive explanation of the Matthew Effect in science is developed from general propositions about the behaviour of individuals. This explanation is compared with Merton's functionalist explanation; the individualistic explanation is shown to be both sufficient and more general than the functionalist account.

Jack Andrew Goldstone

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