On a Three-Dimensional Gravity Model with Higher Derivatives

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to present a model for 3D massive gravity with topological and higher-derivative terms. Causality and unitarity are discussed at tree-level. Power-counting renormalizability is also contemplated.

9 pages, Latex, no figures; to be published in Gen. Rel. Grav

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