Abstract
In this paper we present an algorithm to compute all Nash equilibria for generic finite n-person games in normal form. The algorithm relies on decomposing the game by means of support-sets. For each support-set, the set of totally mixed equilibria of the support-restricted game can be characterized by a system of polynomial equations and inequalities. By finding all the solutions to those systems, all equilibria are found. The algorithm belongs to the class of homotopy-methods and can be easily implemented. Finally, several techniques to speed up computations are proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 349-368 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Annals of Operations Research |
Volume | 137 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- computation of all equilibria
- noncooperative game theory
- POLYNOMIAL SYSTEMS
- DIFFERENTIABLE HOMOTOPY
- EQUATIONS
- NUMBER
- CONTINUATION
- HOMPACK