A Simple Test of Learning Theory
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- Jim Engle-Warnick & Ed Hopkins, 2006. "A Simple Test of Learning Theory," Edinburgh School of Economics Discussion Paper Series 153, Edinburgh School of Economics, University of Edinburgh.
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Keywords
games; learning; experiments; stochastic fictitious play; mixed strategy equilibria; jeux; apprentissage; expériences; jeu fictif stochastique; équilibres à stratégie mixte;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
- C73 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Stochastic and Dynamic Games; Evolutionary Games
- C92 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Group Behavior
- D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
NEP fields
This paper has been announced in the following NEP Reports:- NEP-CBE-2007-01-02 (Cognitive and Behavioural Economics)
- NEP-EXP-2007-01-02 (Experimental Economics)
- NEP-GTH-2007-01-02 (Game Theory)
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