We consider a dynamic process of collective choice under majority rule in which a status quo policy evolves. The analysis is based on stochastic evolutionary game theory and relates the static solution concepts of social choice theory to a long-run equilibrium in a dynamic voting process. The...

We consider a finite population analogue of the haystack model of Herold (2012). Players repeatedly and randomly break into groups, and play an extensive form game. In the game, Player 1 (players assigned the position of Player 1) either cooperates or defects. Player 2 observes Player 1's...

A collective choice (or opinion) supported by a majority of individuals is challenged recurrently by a new one in a society. We consider a long-run evolution of collective choice under majority rules by stochastic evolutionary game theory. The Condorcet winner is uniquely a longrun equilibrium...

We consider deterministic evolutionary dynamics under imitative revision protocols. We allow agents to have different aspiration levels in the imitative protocols where their aspiration levels are not observable to other agents. We show that the distribution of strategies becomes statistically...

This paper examines a dynamic process of n-person coalitional bargaining problems. We study the stochastic evolution of social conventions by embedding a static bargaining setting in a dynamic process; Over time agents revise their coalitions and surplus distributions in the presence of...

This paper examines a dynamic process of unilateral and joint deviations of agents and the resulting stochastic evolution of social conventions. Our model unifies stochastic stability analysis in static settings, including normal form games, network formation games, and simple exchange...

We develop a new model of the intergenerational transmission of culture based on the labor market characteristics of different cultural types. Following Borjas (1994,1995) we assume that cultural heterogeneity increases labor productivity due to skill complementarities, however following Jackson...

We develop a new model of the intergenerational transmission of culture based on the labor market characteristics of different cultural types. Following Borjas (1994,1995) we assume that cultural heterogeneity increases labor productivity due to skill complementarities, however following Jackson...