We examine stochastic evolutionary game dynamics of two-player m×m symmetric and m×n asymmetric games in finite populations assuming that a player decides to change her current strategy on the basis of her dissatisfaction, which we call a self-referential mechanism. We derive the general...

Mathematics

In strategic situations, humans infer the state of mind of others, e.g., emotions or intentions, adapting their behavior appropriately. Nonetheless, evolutionary studies of cooperation typically focus only on reaction norms, e.g., tit for tat, whereby individuals make their next decisions by...