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The dashed line indicates cost-over-punishment ratio values for which overall cooperation remains unaffected by altruistic punishment (Ω = 0.49). The area below (above) the dashed line comprises the parameter region with enhanced (inhibited) cooperation. Black solid circles identify the parameter values used in the plots in Figures 1 and 3. Altruistic punishment (p>q) occurs below the solid line.
