Let $c,\eta,\mu,i$ be parameters such that $0<c$, $1<\eta \leq 2$, and $0<i<\mu$. Then, define $r\in (i,\mu)$ and $l\in (-\mu,i)$ such that $$2(\mu-r)=c\eta (r-i)^{\eta-1}$$ and $$2(l+\mu)=c\eta (i-l)^{\eta-1}.$$ Then, prove that $$r^2+c(r-i)^{\eta} < l^2+c(i-l)^{\eta}.$$
A game-theoretical question in a political economy model
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