Network Games / by Asu Ozdaglar, Ishai Menache.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ozdaglar, Asu., Author.

Menache, Ishai., Author.

Series:

Synthesis Lectures on Learning, Networks, and Algorithms, 2690-4314

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial intelligence.

Cooperating objects (Computer systems).

Programming languages (Electronic computers).

Telecommunication.

Artificial Intelligence.

Cyber-Physical Systems.

Programming Language.

Communications Engineering, Networks.

Local Subjects:

Artificial Intelligence.

Cyber-Physical Systems.

Programming Language.

Communications Engineering, Networks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 143 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2011.

Summary:

Traditional network optimization focuses on a single control objective in a network populated by obedient users and limited dispersion of information. However, most of today's networks are large-scale with lack of access to centralized information, consist of users with diverse requirements, and are subject to dynamic changes. These factors naturally motivate a new distributed control paradigm, where the network infrastructure is kept simple and the network control functions are delegated to individual agents which make their decisions independently ("selfishly"). The interaction of multiple independent decision-makers necessitates the use of game theory, including economic notions related to markets and incentives. This monograph studies game theoretic models of resource allocation among selfish agents in networks. The first part of the monograph introduces fundamental game theoretic topics. Emphasis is given to the analysis of dynamics in game theoretic situations, which is crucial for design and control of networked systems. The second part of the monograph applies the game theoretic tools for the analysis of resource allocation in communication networks. We set up a general model of routing in wireline networks, emphasizing the congestion problems caused by delay and packet loss. In particular, we develop a systematic approach to characterizing the inefficiencies of network equilibria, and highlight the effect of autonomous service providers on network performance. We then turn to examining distributed power control in wireless networks. We show that the resulting Nash equilibria can be efficient if the degree of freedom given to end-users is properly designed. Table of Contents: Static Games and Solution Concepts / Game Theory Dynamics / Wireline Network Games / Wireless Network Games / Future Perspectives.

Contents:

Static Games and Solution Concepts

Game Theory Dynamics

Wireline Network Games

Wireless Network Games

Future Perspectives.

ISBN:

9783031792489

3031792483