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Game Theory

Game Theory
Cluster: Abstract Concepts
Political science concepts and theories.
Tagged articles: 7
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Articles Tagged "Game Theory"
Methodology
Senate Filibusters End Suddenly? Not Always: A Counterintuitive Look at the War of Attrition
Article summary

This article introduces a new maximum likelihood estimator for analyzing durations in continuous time war of attrition games, where players compete over a prize with incomplete information about each other's strength.

Political Behavior
Selfishness vs Cooperation: Can the Majority Truly Restrain Themselves?
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This article explores whether selfish voting preferences can be overcome by majority rule. It examines the tension between individual self-interest and collective decision-making in democratic systems.

International Relations
Small Groups Can Drive Effective Climate Action Through Clubs and Incentives
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This article explores a surprising finding: even a climate club initiated by just a few countries can effectively reduce global emissions over time.

Comparative Politics
Transparency Strengthens Democratic Stability
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This article examines transparency's role in supporting democratic institutions. It provides a game-theoretic model demonstrating that transparent systems improve electoral outcomes by mitigating adverse selection problems between citizens and their rulers.

International Relations
Crisis Pushes Nations in Different Trade Policy Directions
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Economic crises can spark both protectionist and liberalizing trade policies.

Political Theory
Federal vs Centralized: Why Democracy Works Better in States
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This study adapts Roger Myerson's game-theoretic model to examine democratic incentives through experimental design. The research tests four key predictions regarding leadership behavior:

International Relations
Civil Conflicts Explained by Who's Connected to Whom
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This study reveals that fragmented antigovernment networks increase conflictual behavior.