Existence of Nash networks in one-way flow models

Arbeitspapier

This paper addresses the existence of Nash equilibria in one-way flow or directed network models in a number of different settings. In these models players form costly links with other players and obtain resources from them through the directed path connecting them. We find that heterogeneity in the costs of establishing links play a crucial role in the existence of Nash networks. We also provide conditions for the existence of Nash networks in models where costs and values of links are heterogeneous.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: DIW Discussion Papers ; No. 751

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Noncooperative Games ; Network Formation and Analysis: Theory
• Subject: Network Formation ; Non-cooperative Games ; Netzwerk ; Nash-Gleichgewicht ; Nichtkooperatives Spiel ; Theorie

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Billand, Pascal ; Bravard, Christophe ; Sarangi, Sudipta
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW)
• (where): Berlin
• (when): 2007

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/27275
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:42 AM CET