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Optimal threat strategies in collective bargaining

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A model of collective bargaining in differential games, similar to one considered by Leitmann (Ref. 1), is proposed. Optimal threat strategies are then found and compared with Leitmann's solution. Nash-optimal threat strategies are also found and compared with the other two solutions.

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Communicated by G. Leitmann

The author would like to thank Professor G. Leitmann of the University of California for bringing the author's attention to this subject.

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Ray, A. Optimal threat strategies in collective bargaining. J Optim Theory Appl 33, 111–120 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00935180

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