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Econometrica Vol. 56 No. 2 1988

On the Theory of Infinitely Repeated Games with Discounting

Dilip Abreu

Abstract

This paper presents a systematic framework for studying infinitely-repeated games with discounting, focusing on pure strategy (subgame) perfect equilibria. It introduces a number of concepts whi ch organize the theory in a natural way. These include the idea of an optimal penal code, and the related notions of simple penal codes an d simple strategy profiles.

DOI
10.2307/1911077
Volume
56
Issue
2
Pages
383
Sources
bibtex:phds-export.bib crossref openalex

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