Title
Markov Equilibria in a Model of Bargaining in Networks
Author(s)
Dilip Abreu Dilip Abreu (Princeton University)
Mihai Manea Mihai Manea (MIT)
Abstract
We study the Markov perfect equilibria (MPEs) of an infinite horizon game in which pairs of players connected in a network are randomly matched to bargain. Players who reach agreement are removed from the network without replacement. We establish the existence of MPEs and show that MPE payoffs are not necessarily unique. A method for constructing pure strategy MPEs for high discount factors is developed. For some networks, we find that all MPEs are asymptotically inefficient as players become patient.
Creation Date
2011-09
Section URL ID
ET
Paper Number
025_2011
URL
http://detc.princeton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wp025_2011_Abreu_Manea.pdf
File Function
Jel
C010, C700
Keyword(s)
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Series
10