Relative Equilibria in the Spherical,Finite Density Three-Body Problem

The relative equilibria for the spherical, finite density three-body problem are identified. Specifically, there are 28 distinct relative equilibria in this problem which include the classical five relative equilibria for the point-mass three-body problem. None of the identified relative equilibria exist or are stable over all values of angular momentum. The stability and bifurcation pathways of these relative equilibria are mapped out as the angular momentum of the system is increased. This is done under the assumption that they have equal and constant densities and that the entire system rotates about its maximum moment of inertia. The transition to finite density greatly increases the number of relative equilibria in the three-body problem and ensures that minimum energy configurations exist for all values of angular momentum.     

Analysis of Dynamics in a Complex Food Chain with Ratio-Dependent Functional Response

In this paper, we study a new model obtained as an extension of athree-species food chain model with ratio-dependent functional response. We provide non-persistence and permanence results and investigate the stability of all possible equilibria in relation tothe ecological parameters. Results are obtained for the trivial andprey-only equilibria where the singularity of the model prevents linearization, and the remaining semi-trivial equilibria are studiedusing linearization. We provide a detailed analysis of conditionsfor existence, uniqueness, and multiplicity of coexistencee quilibria, as well as permanent effect for all species. The complexity of the dynamics in this model is theoretically discussedand graphically demonstrated through various examples and numerical simulations.     

Dynamics of SIR epidemic models with horizontal and vertical transmissions and constant treatment rates

We investigate the dynamics and bifurcations of SIR epidemic model with horizontal and vertical transmissions and constant treatment rates. It is proved that such SIR epidemic model have up to two positive epidemic equilibria and has no positive disease-free equilibria. We find all the ranges of the parameters involved in the model under which the equilibria of the model are positive. By using the qualitative theory of planar systems and the normal form theory, the phase portraits of each equilibria are obtained. We show that the equilibria of the epidemic system can be saddles, stable nodes, stable or unstable focuses, weak centers or cusps. We prove that the system has the Bogdanov-Takens bifurcations, which exhibit saddle-node bifurcations, Hopf bifurcations and homoclinic bifurcations.     

Transfers,contracts and strategic games

This paper analyses the role of transfer payments and strategic contracting within two-person strategic form games with monetary payoffs. First, it introduces the notion of transfer equilibrium as a strategy combination for which individual stability can be supported by allowing the possibility of transfers of the induced payoffs. Clearly, Nash equilibria are transfer equilibria, but under common regularity conditions the reverse is also true. This result typically does not hold for finite games without the possibility of randomisation, and transfer equilibria for this particular class are studied in some detail.     

Coincidence Theorems with Applications to Minimax Inequalities, Section Theorem, Best Approximation and Multiobjective Games in Topological Spaces

Some new coincidence theorems involving admissible set-valued mappings are proved in general noncompact topological spaces. As applications, some new minimax inequalities, section theorem, best approximation theorem, existence theorems of weighted Nash equilibria and Pareto equilibria for multiobjective games are given in general topological spaces.     

On the relative equilibria of a satellite-gyrostat, their branchings and stability

The set of relative equilibria of a satellite-gyrostat in a Newtonian gravitational field is studied. The simple geometrical form of this set is described. The branching and stability of the equilibria of a symmetric gyrostat are considered. The results are represented by bifurcation diagrams, on which the degree of stability of the equilibria is distributed in accordance with a law whereby the stability changes at a fixed value of the gyrostatic moment.     

Infinite Time-Dependent Network Equilibria with a Multivalued Cost Function

In this paper, we consider the dynamic traffic network equilibria with possibly an infinite number of routes, a possibly multivalued cost function, and a not necessarily reflexive Banach space of flow trajectories. We investigate the existence of equilibria under a monotonicity assumption on the cost function, as well as an equivalent condition for equilibria under additional constraints. Finally, we give an iterative method for the computation of equilibria. Our results generalize and extend previous results in Refs. 1–2.Communicated by F. GiannessiThe authors are thankful to the referee and Professor F. Giannessi for valuable suggestions and comments leading the paper to its present form.All correspondence should be sent to the first author.     

Relative equilibria of Hamiltonian systems with symmetry: Linearization,smoothness, and drift

Summary A relative equilibrium of a Hamiltonian system with symmetry is a point of phase space giving an evolution which is a one-parameter orbit of the action of the symmetry group of the system. The evolutions of sufficiently small perturbations of a formally stable relative equilibrium are arbitrarily confined to that relative equilibrium's orbit under the isotropy subgroup of its momentum. However, interesting evolution along that orbit, here called drift, does occur. In this article, linearizations of relative equilibria are used to construct a first order perturbation theory explaining drift, and also to determine when the set of relative equilibria near a given relative equilibrium is a smooth symplectic submanifold of phase space.     

Dynamic Model of R&D,Spillovers, and Efficiency of Bertrand and Cournot Equilibria

Using an infinite-horizon two-player differential game, we derive and compare Bertrand and Cournot equilibria for a differentiated duopoly engaging in the process of R&D competition. The main findings of this study are as follows. First, Bertrand competition is more efficient if either R&D productivity is low or products are very different. Second, Cournot competition is more efficient provided that R&D productivity is high, products are close substitutes, and spillovers are not close to zero. This last result is different from what has been obtained in the literature. Hence, this shows that considering a dynamic model and more general investment costs does have an impact on the efficiency results.     

Bounded rationality, strategy simplification, and equilibrium

It is frequently suggested that predictions made by game theory could be improved by considering computational restrictions when modeling agents. Under the supposition that players in a game may desire to balance maximization of payoff with minimization of strategy complexity, Rubinstein and co-authors studied forms of Nash equilibrium where strategies are maximally simplified in that no strategy can be further simplified without sacrificing payoff. Inspired by this line of work, we introduce a notion of equilibrium whereby strategies are also maximally simplified, but with respect to a simplification procedure that is more careful in that a player will not simplify if the simplification incents other players to deviate. We study such equilibria in two-player machine games in which players choose finite automata that succinctly represent strategies for repeated games; in this context, we present techniques for establishing that an outcome is at equilibrium and present results on the structure of equilibria.     

Study on a HIV/AIDS model with application to Yunnan province,China

This paper presents an epidemic model aiming at the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Yunnan, China. The total population in the model is restricted within high risk population. By the epidemic characteristics of HIV/AIDS in Yunnan province, the population is divided into two groups: injecting drug users (IDUs) and people engaged in commercial sex (PECS) which includes female sex workers (FSWs), and clients of female sex workers (C). For a better understanding of HIV/AIDS transmission dynamics, we do some necessary mathematical analysis. The conditions and thresholds for the existence of four equilibria are established. We compute the reproduction number for each group independently, and show that when both the reproduction numbers are less than unity, the disease-free equilibrium is globally stable. The local stabilities for other equilibria including two boundary equilibria and one positive equilibrium are figured out. When we omit the infectivity of AIDS patients, global stability of these equilibria are obtained. For the simulation, parameters are chosen to fit as much as possible prevalence data publicly available for Yunnan. Increasing strength of the control measure on high risk population is necessary to reduce the HIV/AIDS in Yunnan.     

Zero-sum risk-sensitive stochastic games on a countable state space

Infinite horizon discounted-cost and ergodic-cost risk-sensitive zero-sum stochastic games for controlled Markov chains with countably many states are analyzed. Upper and lower values for these games are established. The existence of value and saddle-point equilibria in the class of Markov strategies is proved for the discounted-cost game. The existence of value and saddle-point equilibria in the class of stationary strategies is proved under the uniform ergodicity condition for the ergodic-cost game. The value of the ergodic-cost game happens to be the product of the inverse of the risk-sensitivity factor and the logarithm of the common Perron–Frobenius eigenvalue of the associated controlled nonlinear kernels.     

An exact, closed-form solution for equilibrium of trveling, sagged, elastic cables under uniformly distributed loading

IntroctionThquilibrium of sagged, elastic cable s under its own weight loading is needed in tiledesign of cable structures. In 1851 RO'htsLll first investigated a uniform, inextensible suspendedchain hanging freely under its own weight. Ro.th[Zj considered a model of a heterogeneouschain hanging in the form of a cycloid, and application of this model to the uniform chainreduced to the Rohrs model when the sag ratio is small. However, the chain was modeled asinextensible. Pugsley['] develope…     

An exact,closed-form solution for equilibrium of traveling,sagged, elastic cables under uniformly distributed loading

The exact, closed-form solution for equilibrium of traveling, sagged, elastic cables under uniformly-distributed loading is derived. Three components of displacement describing two equilibria of an extensible, traveling, elastic cable are also obtained. Illustrations of equilibrium configuration, tension distribution and displacements of cables are given.     

Exploring multiple equilibria for symmetric 2×2 CES/LES pure exchange economies

This paper explores the existence of 3 equilibria for symmetric 2-individual 2-good CES/LES pure exchange economies. For certain parameterizations in the economies, we show analytically that there are no more than 3 equilibria. We generalize our analytical results of existence of 3 equilibria for a wide range of parameterizations. Then we provide examples of 3 equilibria and parameter zones of 3 equilibria for CES and CES/LES economies.     

Stability and Hopf bifurcation in a predator–prey model with stage structure for the predator

A predator–prey system with stage structure for the predator and time delay due to the gestation of the predator is investigated. By analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, the local stability of a positive equilibrium and two boundary equilibria of the system is discussed, respectively. Further, the existence of a Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium is also studied. By using an iteration technique and comparison argument, respectively, sufficient conditions are derived for the global stability of the positive equilibrium and one of the boundary equilibria of the proposed system. As a result, the threshold is obtained for the permanence and extinction of the system. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the main results.     

On the Existence of Solutions to Vector Quasivariational Inequalities and Quasicomplementarity Problems with Applications Break to Traffic Network Equilibria

For vector quasivariational inequalities involving multifunctions in topological vector spaces, an existence result is obtained without a monotonicity assumption and with a convergence assumption weaker than semicontinuity. A new type of quasivariational inequality is proposed. Applications to quasicomplementarity problems and traffic network equilibria are considered. In particular, definitions of weak and strong Wardrop equilibria are introduced for the case of multivalued cost functions.     

n人可信策略博弈

本文研究模糊支付n人策略博弈,由于支付信息的不完全性,模糊支付可视为模糊变量。基于可信性理论,在不同的决策环境中引入模糊排序方法表征支付者行为。因此,本文定义四种可信均衡,等价于纳什均衡。其次证明了可信均衡存在性定理。除此之外,在现实策略博弈中用算例说明四种可信均衡的现实意义。最后讨论四种可信均衡之间可能存在的关系。     

n人非合作博弈的轻微利他平衡点

对一类不连续的博弈证明了轻微利他平衡点存在且对这些不连续博弈,如果本质平衡点存在,则他们必是轻微利他平衡点,进而证明了大多数博弈(在Baire分类意义上)是轻微利他的,即它的所有平衡点都是轻微利他的.     

Constructing Examples with 5 Equilibria for Symmetric 3 × 2 Ces / Les Pure Exchange Economies

This paper explores the existence of multiple equilibria for symmetric 3 individual, 2 good CES / LES pure exchange economies. Analytically, we show that there are no more than 5 equilibria in such economies. The number of equilibria varies from 5 to 3 then to 1. We generalize our analytical results of existence of 1, 3, 5 equilibria for a wide range of parametrizations. We also provide concrete examples of 1, 3, 5 equilibria with parameter zones specified.