A computer scientist looks at game theory

2002/01/18 by Joseph Y. Halpern, Halpern, Joseph Y.
Computer Science · Decision Sciences · #Game Theory and Applications #Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation #cs.DC #cs.GT #cs.MA

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.cs/0201016

To appear, Games and Economic Behavior. JEL classification numbers: D80, D83

arxiv created 2002/01/18 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30

Abstract

I consider issues in distributed computation that should be of relevance to game theory. In particular, I focus on (a) representing knowledge and uncertainty, (b) dealing with failures, and (c) specification of mechanisms.

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