Classifying Metarational Stabilities in Conflicts

Abstract

New solution concepts for n-decision maker conflicts based on generalized metarationalities for modelling possible human behaviour under conflict are proposed. A classification of these solution concepts, also called stability definitions, is presented both to simplify understanding and to illustrate important differences among different stability regimes. The relationships among solution concepts are explored and new, more specific results are obtained in the comparison among existing stability concepts and the newly proposed ones. An informative example is used to demonstrate the applicability and insights of these solution concepts.

Keywords

Graph model for conflict resolution / generalized metarationalities / stability criteria / decision-making

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