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Forming efficient networks

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  • Perez-Castrillo, David
  • Wettstein, David

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In this paper, we suggest a simple sequential mechanism whose subgame perfect equilibria give rise to efficient networks. Moreover, the payoffs received by the agents coincide with their Shapley value in an appropriately defined cooperative game.
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  • Perez-Castrillo, David & Wettstein, David, 2005. "Forming efficient networks," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 87(1), pages 83-87, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:87:y:2005:i:1:p:83-87
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    • C71 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Cooperative Games
    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games

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