Fixed Points and Economic Equilibria

Fixed Points and Economic Equilibria
Author: Ken Urai
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812837191

1. Introduction. 1.1. Mathematics is language. 1.2. Notes on some mathematical tools in this book. 1.3. Basic mathematical concepts and definitions -- 2. Fixed-point theorems. 2.1. Classical results and basic extensions. 2.2. Convexity and duality for general spaces. 2.3. Extension of classical results to general spaces -- 3. Nash equilibrium and abstract economy. 3.1. Multi-agent product settings for games. 3.2. Nash equilibrium. 3.3. Abstract economy -- 4. Gale-Nikaido-Debreu's theorem. 4.1. Gale-Nikaido-Debreu's theorem. 4.2. Market equilibria in general vector spaces. 4.3. Demand-supply coincidence in general spaces -- 5. General economic equilibrium. 5.1. General preferences and basic existence theorems. 5.2. Pareto optimal allocations. 5.3. Existence of general equilibrium -- 6. The C̮ech type homology theory and fixed points. 6.1. Basic concepts in algebraic topology. 6.2. Vietoris-Begle mapping and local connectedness. 6.3. Nikaido's analogue of Sperner's lemma. 6.4. Eilenberg-Montgomery's theorem -- 7. Convex structure and fixed-point index. 7.1. Lefschetz's fixed-point theorem and its extensions. 7.2. Cohomology theory for general spaces. 7.3. Dual-system structure and differentiability. 7.4. Linear Approximation for Isolated Fixed Points. 7.5. Indices for compact set of fixed points -- 8. Applications to related topics. 8.1. KKM, KKMS, and core existence. 8.2. Eaves' theorem. 8.3. Fan-Browder's coincidence theorem. 8.4. L-majorized mappings. 8.5. Variational inequality problem. 8.6. Equilibrium with cooperative concepts. 8.7. System of inequalities and affine transformations -- 9. Mathematics and social science. 9.1. Basic concepts in axiomatic set theory. 9.2. Individuals and rationality. 9.3. Society and values -- 10. Concluding discussions. 10.1. Fixed points and economic equilibria. 10.2. Rationality and fixed-point views of the world

Computing Equilibria and Fixed Points

Computing Equilibria and Fixed Points
Author: Zaifu Yang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1475748396

Computing Equilibria and Fixed Points is devoted to the computation of equilibria, fixed points and stationary points. This volume is written with three goals in mind: (i) To give a comprehensive introduction to fixed point methods and to the definition and construction of Gröbner bases; (ii) To discuss several interesting applications of these methods in the fields of general equilibrium theory, game theory, mathematical programming, algebra and symbolic computation; (iii) To introduce several advanced fixed point and stationary point theorems. These methods and topics should be of interest not only to economists and game theorists concerned with the computation and existence of equilibrium outcomes in economic models and cooperative and non-cooperative games, but also to applied mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers dealing with models of highly nonlinear systems of equations (or polynomial equations).

Fixed Points And Economic Equilibria

Fixed Points And Economic Equilibria
Author: Ken Urai
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2010-05-13
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9814469181

This book presents a systematic approach to problems in economic equilibrium based on fixed-point arguments and rigorous set-theoretical (axiomatic) methods. It describes the highest-level research on the classical theme, fixed points and economic equilibria, in the theory of mathematical economics, and also presents basic results in this area, especially in the general equilibrium theory and non-co-operative game theory. The arguments also contain distinguishable developments of the main theme in the homology theory for general topological spaces, in the model theory and mathematical logic, and in the methodology and philosophy of social sciences. It can thus serve as a graduate-level textbook on mathematical economics as well as an advanced monograph for students and researchers who are concerned about rigorous mathematical treatment in the social sciences.

The Computation of Fixed Points and Applications

The Computation of Fixed Points and Applications
Author: M. J. Todd
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3642503276

Fixed-point algorithms have diverse applications in economics, optimization, game theory and the numerical solution of boundary-value problems. Since Scarf's pioneering work [56,57] on obtaining approximate fixed points of continuous mappings, a great deal of research has been done in extending the applicability and improving the efficiency of fixed-point methods. Much of this work is available only in research papers, although Scarf's book [58] gives a remarkably clear exposition of the power of fixed-point methods. However, the algorithms described by Scarf have been super~eded by the more sophisticated restart and homotopy techniques of Merrill [~8,~9] and Eaves and Saigal [1~,16]. To understand the more efficient algorithms one must become familiar with the notions of triangulation and simplicial approxi- tion, whereas Scarf stresses the concept of primitive set. These notes are intended to introduce to a wider audience the most recent fixed-point methods and their applications. Our approach is therefore via triangu- tions. For this reason, Scarf is cited less in this manuscript than his contri- tions would otherwise warrant. We have also confined our treatment of applications to the computation of economic equilibria and the solution of optimization problems. Hansen and Koopmans [28] apply fixed-point methods to the computation of an invariant optimal capital stock in an economic growth model. Applications to game theory are discussed in Scarf [56,58], Shapley [59], and Garcia, Lemke and Luethi [24]. Allgower [1] and Jeppson [31] use fixed-point algorithms to find many solutions to boundary-value problems.

Mathematical Theory of Economic Dynamics and Equilibria

Mathematical Theory of Economic Dynamics and Equilibria
Author: V.L. Makarov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1461298865

This book is devoted to the mathematical analysis of models of economic dynamics and equilibria. These models form an important part of mathemati cal economics. Models of economic dynamics describe the motion of an economy through time. The basic concept in the study of these models is that of a trajectory, i.e., a sequence of elements of the phase space that describe admissible (possible) development of the economy. From all trajectories, we select those that are" desirable," i.e., optimal in terms of a certain criterion. The apparatus of point-set maps is the appropriate tool for the analysis of these models. The topological aspects of these maps (particularly, the Kakutani fixed-point theorem) are used to study equilibrium models as well as n-person games. To study dynamic models we use a special class of maps which, in this book, are called superlinear maps. The theory of superlinear point-set maps is, obviously, of interest in its own right. This theory is described in the first chapter. Chapters 2-4 are devoted to models of economic dynamics and present a detailed study of the properties of optimal trajectories. These properties are described in terms of theorems on characteristics (on the existence of dual prices) and turnpike theorems (theorems on asymptotic trajectories). In Chapter 5, we state and study a model of economic equilibrium. The basic idea is to establish a theorem about the existence of an equilibrium state for the Arrow-Debreu model and a certain generalization of it.

General Equilibrium Analysis

General Equilibrium Analysis
Author: Monique Florenzano
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2003-08-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 140207512X

General Equilibrium Analysis is a systematic exposition of the Walrasian model of economic equilibrium with a finite number of agents, as formalized by Arrow, Debreu and McKenzie at the beginning of the fifties and since then extensively used, worked and studied. Existence and optimality of general equilibrium are developed repeatedly under different sets of hypothesis which define some general settings and delineate different approaches to the general equilibrium existence problem. The final chapter is devoted to the extension of the general equilibrium model to economies defined on an infinite dimensional commodity space. The objective of General Equilibrium Analysis is to give to each problem in each framework the most general solution, at least for the present state of art. The intended readers are graduate students, specialists and researchers in economics, especially in mathematical economics. The book is appropriate as a class text, or for self-study.

Equilibrium Problems and Applications

Equilibrium Problems and Applications
Author: Gábor Kassay
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0128110309

Equilibrium Problems and Applications develops a unified variational approach to deal with single-valued, set-valued and quasi-equilibrium problems. The authors promote original results in relationship with classical contributions to the field of equilibrium problems. The content evolved in the general setting of topological vector spaces and it lies at the interplay between pure and applied nonlinear analysis, mathematical economics, and mathematical physics. This abstract approach is based on tools from various fields, including set-valued analysis, variational and hemivariational inequalities, fixed point theory, and optimization. Applications include models from mathematical economics, Nash equilibrium of non-cooperative games, and Browder variational inclusions. The content is self-contained and the book is mainly addressed to researchers in mathematics, economics and mathematical physics as well as to graduate students in applied nonlinear analysis. - A rigorous mathematical analysis of Nash equilibrium type problems, which play a central role to describe network traffic models, competition games or problems arising in experimental economics - Develops generic models relevant to mathematical economics and quantitative modeling of game theory, aiding economists to understand vital material without having to wade through complex proofs - Reveals a number of surprising interactions among various equilibria topics, enabling readers to identify a common and unified approach to analysing problem sets - Illustrates the deep features shared by several types of nonlinear problems, encouraging readers to develop further this unifying approach from other viewpoints into economic models in turn

Optima and Equilibria

Optima and Equilibria
Author: Jean-Pierre Aubin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3662035391

Progress in the theory of economic equilibria and in game theory has proceeded hand in hand with that of the mathematical tools used in the field, namely nonlinear analysis and, in particular, convex analysis. Jean-Pierre Aubin, one of the leading specialists in nonlinear analysis and its application to economics, has written a rigorous and concise - yet still elementary and self-contained - textbook providing the mathematical tools needed to study optima and equilibria, as solutions to problems, arising in economics, management sciences, operations research, cooperative and non-cooperative games, fuzzy games etc. It begins with the foundations of optimization theory, and mathematical programming, and in particular convex and nonsmooth analysis. Nonlinear analysis is then presented, first game-theoretically, then in the framework of set valued analysis. These results are then applied to the main classes of economic equilibria. The book contains numerous exercises and problems: the latter allow the reader to venture into areas of nonlinear analysis that lie beyond the scope of the book and of most graduate courses.

General Equilibrium Theory

General Equilibrium Theory
Author: Ross M. Starr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1997-07-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521564731

General Equilibrium Theory: An Introduction treats the classic Arrow-Debreu general equilibrium model in a form accessible to graduate students and advanced undergraduates in economics and mathematics. Topics covered include mathematical preliminaries, households and firms, existence of general equilibrium, Pareto efficiency of general equilibrium, the First and Second Fundamental Theorems of Welfare Economics, the core and core convergences, future markets over time and contingent commodity markets under uncertainty. Demand, supply, and excess demand appear first as (point-valued) functions, then optionally as (set-valued) correspondences. The mathematics presented (with elementary proofs of the theorems) includes a real analysis, the Brouwer fixed point theorem, and separating and supporting hyperplane theorems. Optional chapters introduce the existence of equilibrium with set-valued supply and demand, the mathematics of upper and lower hemicontinuous correspondences, and the Kakutani fixed point theorem. The treatment emphasizes clarity and accessibility to the student through use of examples and intuition.