Adaptive dynamics of alternating Prisoner's Dilemma with memory N

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Authors: Nataliya Balabanova, Hong Duong, Christian Hilbe
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Abstract

The Prisoner's Dilemma is used as a model in processes involving reciprocity; however, its classical setup can be insufficient in settings where the symmetry of the simultaneous decision making is broken -- for example, in donor and recipient processes. In the alternating Prisoner's Dilemma model the two players take turns choosing their strategy. Assuming a finite memory setup, we establish the mathematical aspects of the adaptive dynamics of the alternating Prisoner's Dilemma, paying particular attention to the case of memory 1.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation Game Theory and Applications Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
26 January 2026
Document type
Preprint