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Finding all Nash equilibria of a finite game using polynomial algebra

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  • Ruchira Datta, 2010. "Finding all Nash equilibria of a finite game using polynomial algebra," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 42(1), pages 55-96, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:42:y:2010:i:1:p:55-96
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-009-0447-z
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