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Symmetric Equilibrium Strategies in Game Theoretical Real Option Models

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  • Thijssen, J.J.J.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Huisman, K.J.M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Kort, P.M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

Abstract

This paper considers the problem of investment timing under uncertainty in a duopoly framework. When both firms want to be the first investor a coordination problem arises. Here, a method is proposed to deal with this coordination problem, involving the use of symmetric mixed strategies.
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  • Thijssen, J.J.J. & Huisman, K.J.M. & Kort, P.M., 2002. "Symmetric Equilibrium Strategies in Game Theoretical Real Option Models," Discussion Paper 2002-81, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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