Approximation of Nash equilibria in Bayesian games

Citation
Armantier, Olivier et al., Approximation of Nash equilibria in Bayesian games, Journal of applied econometrics , 23(7), 2008, pp. 965-981
ISSN journal
08837252
Volume
23
Issue
7
Year of publication
2008
Pages
965 - 981
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
We define a new concept of constrained strategic equilibrium (CSE) for Bayesian games. We show that a sequence of CSEs approximates an equilibrium under standard conditions. We also provide an algorithm to implement the CSE approximation method numerically in a broad class of Bayesian games, including games without analytically tractable solutions. Finally, we illustrate the flexibility of the CSE approximation with a series of auction examples, including a complex multi-unit auction.