Evolutionary game theoretic approach to Bertrand Duopoly Model using adaptive dynamics

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mathematics

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Mathematics and Statistics

Thesis Adviser

Ederlina G. Nocon

Defense Panel Chair

Yvette Lim

Defense Panel Member

Angelyn Lao
Maria Monica Sauler

Abstract/Summary

The Bertrand Duopoly (BD) is a competition of rms aiming to achieve dominance in a certain market. In this competition, the Nash equilibrium is attained when rms set prices equal to the unit cost of the product. This results to the Bertrand paradox in which rms attain zero profit in contrast to realistic goals of achieving positive profits.

In this study, an evolutionary game dynamics is applied to the BD model to resolve this paradox. The rst step is to develop a smoothed continuous function for the Bertrand Duopoly game which will address the probability of consumers choosing the products with the higher price. Using this smoothed Bertrand Duopoly model, we need to apply the adaptive dynamics to deter- mine the existence of evolutionary stable strategy (ESS) which will guarantee that the prices will converge to the equilibrium price, and not equal to the unit cost. To validate this result, we utilize an agent-based simulation through Net- Logo software, as a tool allowing the user to control the actions of agents.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG006673

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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