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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2023

Investigation of Classes of Games based on the property of Nash Equilibrium: Analysis on an Established Approach and Critical Discussion

Name

Xincheng Cai

Major

Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

Class

2023

About

Xincheng Cai majors in  Applied Mathematics and Computational Science at Duke Kunshan University. Her academic interest is in strategic games.

Signature Work Project Overview

This signature work project delves into the approach of comparing strategic games. Our analysis builds on an established approach proposed by Naumov and Simonelli (2022) to compare the classes of zero-sum games and polymatrix games based on their pure strategy Nash equilibria. We further investigate the relationship between these two classes of games, aiming to find alternative proofs and extend them to include mixed-strategy Nash equilibria.

To fully grasp the significance of game theory, we provide an introduction and review of Nash equilibrium, typical classes of games, and the theorem of the existence of Nash equilibrium. This project is a perfect example of combining mathematical theoretical analysis with interdisciplinary understanding. We also explore applications of game theory in sociology and biology, emphasizing its significance in modeling social, economic, and biological phenomena.

Signature Work Presentation Video