Introduction to Network Games with Linear Best Responses
Benjamin Golub
TL;DR
This paper introduces the fundamental concepts of linear best-response games within network settings, explaining their equilibria for educational purposes in advanced economic network theory courses.
Contribution
It provides an accessible exposition of linear best-response games and their equilibria, suitable for teaching advanced undergraduate or graduate students.
Findings
Clarifies the structure of equilibria in linear best-response network games
Provides foundational understanding for further research in network game theory
Serves as an educational resource for economic network models
Abstract
This note, suitable for a lecture in an advanced undergraduate or basic graduate course on the economic theory of networks, exposits basic ideas of linear best-response games and their equilibria.
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TopicsGame Theory and Applications · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Game Theory and Voting Systems