Evolutionary game theory

Papers motivated by dynamic inconsistency As explained in the introduction to this chapter, dynamic inconsistency poses a difficulty for welfare analysis, since the individual reveals different preferences at different points in time and it is unclear which of these set of preferences, if any, should be regarded as representing his welfare. An early approach to welfare evaluation in the presence of dynamic inconsistency is called the multi-selves Pareto criterion (e.g., Laibson et al.…

rhetoric and reality in migration policies. Generally this is explained through the inconsistency between the demands of citizens and long term political and strategic interests. There are three theoretical explanations for the prevailing gap between theory and practise in migration policies. The first suggests the outcomes of migration policy are best explained through the political economy approach. Policy outcomes are a result of the deliberation between rational actors who attempt to reach…

Problems Encountered The 1st phase of CA-ESD which is 8-month long has already passed 6 months. By now we were supposed to start the final implementation of the General Capacity Development Module on Climate Change and finish it within the rest 2 months. But we are facing a number of challenges for which we are waiting for the pilot test for more than last 2 months. As a result, the 1st phase of the project is lagging behind for about 2 months. Problem-1: School’s Annual Exams, Vacations, and…

The game Hex was invented by the Danish mathematician Piet Hein in the 1940s. This game has been of great interest to mathematicians around the world since its introduction, including Martin Gardner who explores it in chapter eight of his first Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Games (1959). The game is normally played on a board of 11x11 hexagons with two edges labelled black and the other two labelled white. It is a two-person game in which both players (using black and…

Making an Ethical Decision Scenario Ms. Jill Jones has been part of the Candy Corporation for the better part of two decades. She currently is the Vice-President of Sales and over sees hiring for the company. Currently the CEO, Mr. William Potter, is proposing the succession as the CEO to his son, Mr. Henry Potter. Previously Ms. Jones worked for Mr. H. Potter under a different division of the company. During this tenure Mr. H. Potter unsuccessfully propositioned Ms. Jones causing a corporate…

The Project Management Hat is the most complex of the hats. It incorporates its six predecessors and many additional conflicting hats. The PM hat requires one to be empathetic yet be a driver; to be decisive yet inquisitive, to be structured yet adaptive, and to think "big picture" yet "sweat the details." The role of PM is full of contradictions that must be reconciled in order to succeed. Salient features of the 7th hat are alignment with strategy, doing the right thing, doing things the…

Game Theory Game Theory, the study of interacting between the choices of economic agents production outcomes with the respect to the preferences or utilities of other agents, where the outcomes in question might have been intended by none of the agents (Don Ross). There are a few basic elements of game theory, such as utility, games and rationality, trees and matrices, prison dilemma, interpreting payoffs: morality and efficiency in games, uncertainty and risk, beliefs and subjective…

The physical immune system protects one’s body from external sickness. Similarly, the psychological immune system protects one’s mental health from unhappiness, a form of illness. In Daniel Gilbert’s “Immune to Reality,” Gilbert discusses how the brain acquires happiness. Furthermore, he demonstrates how the brain will keep one from achieving his or her true happiness. According to Robert Thurman’s “Wisdom,” the alternative method of obtaining happiness is through selflessness. Both Gilbert and…

The use of technology has increased in classrooms over the past few years. Children used to have excitement on the days where they were going to go to the computer lab in elementary schools but now there is such a demand for the use of technology in all classrooms that most are equipped with smart boards and other technological devices. The schools that are lacking funds have class sets of laptops available for use when needed that are shared through out all the teachers. If there is not a need…

Common App – Personal Statement Essay Prompt #1 There are two words that I can confidently use at any given time to describe myself. These two words are patient and optimistic. No matter how stressful or frustrating the situation you’re in, I think it’s so important to be able to remain patient and optimistic. These are traits that can get you far in life, and also shape you as a person. Being able to remain patient and optimistic in so many situations have helped shape me as a person,…