On Convexity in Games with Externalities
José María Alsonso-Maijide, Mikel Álvarez-Mozos, M. Gloria Fiestras-Janeiro, A. Jiménez-Losada
Abstract
José María Alsonso-Maijide, Mikel Álvarez-Mozos, M. Gloria Fiestras-Janeiro, A. Jiménez-Losada
Abstract
We introduce new notions of superadditivity and convexity for games with coalitional externalities. We show parallel results to the classic ones for transferable utility games without externalities. In superadditive games the grand coalition is the most efficient organization of agents. The convexity of a game is equivalent to having non decreasing contributions to larger embedded coalitions. We also see that convex games can only have negative externalities.
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We introduce new notions of superadditivity and convexity for games with coalitional externalities. We show parallel results to the classic ones for transferable utility games without externalities. In superadditive games the grand coalition is the most efficient organization of agents. The convexity of a game is equivalent to having non decreasing contributions to larger embedded coalitions. We also see that convex games can only have negative externalities.
Key concepts: Superadditivity, Convexity, Externality, Mathematical economics, Regular polygon, Economics, Transferable utility, Game theory