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On the Analogies between Evolutionary Models and Economics. A First Analysis
Luca Dell'Aglio1, Paolo Freguglia2
1University of Calabria, Department of Mathematics and Computer science, Arcavacata di Rende, Cosenza, Italy; luca.dellaglio@unical.it.
Theoretical Biology Forum
|March 28, 2025
Summary
This study explores evolutionary theory and business management analogies using game theory. It models business management using Nash equilibrium, drawing parallels with evolutionary stable strategies (ESS).
Area of Science:
- Evolutionary Biology
- Business Management
- Game Theory
Background:
- Theories of evolution and business management share underlying principles.
- Game theory provides a mathematical framework applicable to both domains.
- Historiographical context is essential for understanding these interdisciplinary links.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel analysis of analogies between evolutionary theory and business management.
- To apply game theory as a mathematical tool for this comparison.
- To frame the topic with preliminary historiographical considerations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing game theory as the primary mathematical approach.
- Developing an example model for business management.
- Referencing a specific Nash equilibrium (NE) for analysis.
- Drawing analogies with Evolutionary Stable Strategies (ESS).
Main Results:
- A foundational analysis demonstrating parallels between evolution and business management is established.
- The application of game theory, specifically Nash equilibrium, provides a quantitative lens.
- The concept of Evolutionary Stable Strategies (ESS) is shown to be analogous to certain business management equilibria.
Conclusions:
- Game theory offers a robust framework for understanding complex interactions in both evolutionary systems and business management.
- The identified analogies suggest potential for cross-disciplinary insights and strategy development.
- Further research can explore additional game-theoretic models to deepen this interdisciplinary understanding.
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