Chapter 4 - Sergio Turner

Homework ch4
Introduction to Game Theory – Sergio Turner
55 points
2. 10 points
Suppose the nfg, where we ignore 2’s payoffs and parameterize 1’s by z:
H
L
X
z,#
0, #
Y
z,#
10,#
Exercise: Suppose 1’s belief is θ2=(½,½). What are u1(H,θ2), u1(L,θ2)? Which z equalizes
these, i.e. makes 1 indifferent between H,L for such a belief?
4. 25 points
For the mixed strategies σ1=(½,½)
=(½,½)=σ2 in the nfg’s of lecture 3, compute u1(σ1, σ2):
(a) Matching pennies
(b) Prisoners’ dilemma
(c) Battle of the Sexes
(d) Hawk-Dove
(e) Pigs
6. 20 points
Suppose ui(σi,θ-i)=5 for some mixed strategy and belief. Must there be a pure strategy for which
ui(si,θ-i)≥5? Prove or,, by example, disprove your answer.