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Transient and asymptotic dynamics of reinforcement learning in games

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  • Izquierdo, Luis R.
  • Izquierdo, Segismundo S.
  • Gotts, Nicholas M.
  • Polhill, J. Gary

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  • Izquierdo, Luis R. & Izquierdo, Segismundo S. & Gotts, Nicholas M. & Polhill, J. Gary, 2007. "Transient and asymptotic dynamics of reinforcement learning in games," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 61(2), pages 259-276, November.
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