Strategy of Nash equilibrium

The strategy of Nash equilibrium is a concept in game theory that refers to a situation in which each player maximizes their own payoff given the strategies of the other players. In a Nash equilibrium, no player has an incentive to unilaterally change their strategy because they cannot improve their own outcome without worsening the outcome of other players.

The strategy of Nash equilibrium involves analyzing the payoffs and strategies of each player in a game and determining the best response for each player based on the strategies of the others. This analysis typically involves creating a payoff matrix that outlines the possible outcomes of the game for each combination of strategies.

To find the Nash equilibrium, one must identify the strategies that are best responses for each player when considering the strategies chosen by the others. This is often done by looking for strategies that are dominating or strictly dominated by others.

Once the Nash equilibrium is identified, it represents a stable and rational outcome of the game. It indicates each player's optimal strategy given the strategies chosen by the others, and no player has an incentive to deviate from this strategy.