Game Theory in Wireless and Communication Networks

Game Theory in Wireless and Communication Networks
Author: Zhu Han
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 555
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521196965

This unified 2001 treatment of game theory focuses on finding state-of-the-art solutions to issues surrounding the next generation of wireless and communications networks. The key results and tools of game theory are covered, as are various real-world technologies and a wide range of techniques for modeling, design and analysis.

The Cooperative Game Theory of Networks and Hierarchies

The Cooperative Game Theory of Networks and Hierarchies
Author: Robert P. Gilles
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2012-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783642263156

The book brings together an overview of standard concepts in cooperative game theory with applications to the analysis of social networks and hierarchical authority organizations. The standard concepts covered include the multi-linear extension, the Core, the Shapley value, and the cooperative potential. Also discussed are the Core for a restricted collection of formable coalitions, various Core covers, the Myerson value, value-based potentials, and share potentials. Within the context of social networks this book discusses the measurement of centrality and power as well as allocation rules such as the Myerson value and hierarchical allocation rules. For hierarchical organizations, two basic approaches to the exercise of authority are explored; for each approach the allocation of the generated output is developed. Each chapter is accompanied by a problem section, allowing this book to be used as a textbook for an advanced graduate course on game theory.

Network Games

Network Games
Author: Asu Ozdaglar
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011-01-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1608454096

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

Game Theory for Networking Applications

Game Theory for Networking Applications
Author: Ju Bin Song
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2018-08-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319930583

This book provides recent results of game theory for networking applications. The contributors address the major opportunities and challenges in applying traditional game theory as well as intelligent game theory to the understanding and designing of modern network systems, with emphasis on both new analytical techniques and novel application scenarios. After an overview of game theory for networks, the book narrows in on game theory in communications, game theory in wireless networks, and game theory applications. The book features contributions from researchers and professionals around the world. Presents a variety of perspectives on game theory for networking applications; Shows how game theory can apply to the study of data traffic, new generation networks, and smartgrid; Includes recent results of applied game theory for networks, providing some technical progresses in GAMENETS.

Game Theory for Next Generation Wireless and Communication Networks

Game Theory for Next Generation Wireless and Communication Networks
Author: Zhu Han
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1108417337

A unified treatment of the latest game theoretic approaches for designing, modeling, and optimizing emerging wireless communication networks. Covering theory, analytical tools, and applications, it is ideal for researchers and graduate students in academia and industry designing efficient, scalable and robust protocols for future wireless networks.

Game Theory in Communication Networks

Game Theory in Communication Networks
Author: Josephina Antoniou
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2012-08-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1439848106

Focusing on heterogeneous networks, this book addresses important resource management and security issues found in networks and uses theoretical tools to model them. Although it explores network design and management from the perspective of game theory and graph theory, the text also provides practical solutions for each mechanism that needs improvement with a step-by-step approach. It also includes simulation code, so readers can use some or all of the proposed models for better network planning.

Social and Economic Networks in Cooperative Game Theory

Social and Economic Networks in Cooperative Game Theory
Author: Marco Slikker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1461515696

Social and Economic Networks in Cooperative Game Theory presents a coherent overview of theoretical literature that studies the influence and formation of networks in social and economic situations in which the relations between participants who are not included in a particular participant's network are not of consequence to this participant. The material is organized in two parts. In Part I the authors concentrate on the question how network structures affect economic outcomes. Part II of the book presents the formation of networks by agents who engage in a network-formation process to be able to realize the possible gains from cooperation.

Game Theoretic Problems in Network Economics and Mechanism Design Solutions

Game Theoretic Problems in Network Economics and Mechanism Design Solutions
Author: Y. Narahari
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-04-03
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1848009380

This monograph focuses on exploring game theoretic modeling and mechanism design for problem solving in Internet and network economics. For the first time, the main theoretical issues and applications of mechanism design are bound together in a single text.

Game Theory Applications in Network Design

Game Theory Applications in Network Design
Author: Kim, Sungwook
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466660511

The use of game theoretic techniques is playing an increasingly important role in the network design domain. Understanding the background, concepts, and principles in using game theory approaches is necessary for engineers in network design. Game Theory Applications in Network Design provides the basic idea of game theory and the fundamental understanding of game theoretic interactions among network entities. The material in this book also covers recent advances and open issues, offering game theoretic solutions for specific network design issues. This publication will benefit students, educators, research strategists, scientists, researchers, and engineers in the field of network design.