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2005 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology (IAT'05)
Agent-based simulation of coalition formation in cooperative games
Compi?gne University of Technology, France
September 19-September 22
ISBN: 0-7695-2416-8
Stephane Bonnevay, University Lyon 1 - LASS 43 boulevard du Villeurbanne, France
Nadia Kabachi, University Lyon 1 - LASS 43 boulevard du Villeurbanne, France
Michel Lamure, University Lyon 1 - LASS 43 boulevard du Villeurbanne, France

Cooperative game theory is a mathematical theory used for modeling negotiation problems between players. In these games, coalition formation is a central concept: for players, it?s the problem to be solved for getting a payment as best as they do. In this paper, we focus our attention on the dynamic of coalition formation. Our purpose is to determine which kind of rationality leads to an equilibrium, given a game theory model. A multi agent system paradigm is used to produce simulations. We?ve performed several simulations with different combinations of agents behaviors. We present how an agent prospects for a new coalition and how he accepts or not to be a member of a new coalition. Then, we display some situations in which simulation tends to an equilibrium inside the game core.

Citation:
Stephane Bonnevay, Nadia Kabachi, Michel Lamure, "Agent-based simulation of coalition formation in cooperative games," iat, pp.136-139, 2005 IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology (IAT'05), 2005
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