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An extensive form-based proof of the existence of sequential equilibrium

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  • Subir K. Chakrabarti

    (IUPUI)

  • Iryna Topolyan

    (University of Cincinnati)

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We argue that an approach that relies solely on the sequential structure of a game would be useful, and provide an alternative proof of the existence of sequential equilibrium.

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  • Subir K. Chakrabarti & Iryna Topolyan, 2016. "An extensive form-based proof of the existence of sequential equilibrium," Economic Theory Bulletin, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 4(2), pages 355-365, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:etbull:v:4:y:2016:i:2:d:10.1007_s40505-016-0098-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s40505-016-0098-8
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    Keywords

    Sequential equilibrium; Perfect Bayesian equilibrium; Sequential games; Imperfect information; Backward induction; Information sets; Consistent assessment; Beliefs;
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    • C7 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory

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