Evolutionary Game Theory in Biology

Peter Hammerstein and Olof Leimar

Chapter 11 in Handbook of Game Theory with Economic Applications, 2015, vol. 4, pp 575-617 from Elsevier

Abstract: This chapter reviews the origin and development of game-theoretic ideas in biology. It covers more than half a century of research and focuses on those models and conceptual advancements that are rooted in fundamental biological theory and have been exposed to substantial empirical scrutiny. The different areas of research—ranging from molecules and microbes to animals and plants—are described using informative examples rather than attempting an all-encompassing survey.

Keywords: Plant defenses; Sex ratios; Evolutionary dynamics; Animal fighting; Genetic conflict; Symbiosis; Cooperation; Biological markets; Animal signaling; C73 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53766-9.00011-2

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