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Evolution, games theory and polyhedra.

H P Williams1

  • 1Faculty of Mathematics, University of Southampton, UK.

Journal of Mathematical Biology
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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This study defines Evolutionary Stable Strategies (ESS) as a subset of non-zero sum game equilibria. A geometric method using convex polyhedra vertices is presented to find these ESS solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Game Theory
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Animal Behavior

Background:

  • Evolutionary Stable Strategy (ESS) is crucial for understanding animal species' behavioral dynamics.
  • ESS represents a subset of equilibrium solutions in non-zero sum games.
  • Existing methods for identifying ESS can be computationally intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the problem of finding an Evolutionary Stable Strategy (ESS) for animal species.
  • To demonstrate that ESS are a subset of equilibrium solutions in specific non-zero sum games.
  • To present a novel method for identifying ESS through game-theoretic equilibria.

Main Methods:

  • Defining ESS within the framework of non-zero sum game theory.
  • Characterizing equilibrium solutions as vertices of a convex polyhedron.

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  • Developing a vertex-based algorithm to find equilibrium and subsequently ESS solutions.
  • Illustrating the method with numerical examples from existing literature.
  • Discussing an alternative approach using Linear Complementarity Problems (LCP).

    • Main Results:

    • Equilibrium solutions for the defined non-zero sum game arise from the vertices of a specific convex polyhedron.
    • A practical method is provided to identify ESS by first finding these vertex-based equilibrium solutions.
    • The method's efficacy is validated through multiple numerical examples.

    Conclusions:

    • The geometric approach provides a structured way to find ESS.
    • The connection between game theory equilibria and convex polyhedra offers new insights.
    • Linear Complementarity Problems present a viable alternative computational strategy for ESS determination.