Network games, control and optimization : 10th international conference, NetGCooP 2020, France, September 22-24, 2021 : proceedings

Preface
Organization
Contents
Game Theory and Iterative Algorithms Applied to Wireless Communication
On the Existence and Uniqueness of Nash Equilibria in MIMO Communication Games with a Jammer
	1 Introduction and Game Theoretic Model
	2 Existence of Equilibria
	3 Uniqueness of Equilibria
	References
A Game-Theoretical Approach for Energy Efficiency in Multiuser MIMO System
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model
	3 Main Results
	4 Algorithm for Finding NE
	5 Numeric Results
	6 Conclusions
	References
Derivative-Free Optimization over Multi-user MIMO Networks
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Statement
	3 Derivative-Free Matrix Exponential Learning
		3.1 The MXL Algorithm
		3.2 Derivative-Free MXL
	4 Discussion and Perspectives
	References
A Friendly Interference Game in Wireless Secret Communication Networks
	1 Introduction and Problem Formulation
	2 Basic Optimization Model
		2.1 Properties of CSi(Ji)'s
		2.2 The Optimal Power Allocation Policy
	3 A Friendly Interference Game
		3.1 Theoretical Analysis
		3.2 Algorithm to Find (J*, y*)
	4 Numerical Illustrations
	5 Conclusions and Future Research
	References
Slow-Link Adaptation Algorithm for Multi-source Multi-relay Wireless Networks Using Best-Response Dynamics
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Research Context
		1.2 Scope of the Paper
	2 System Model
	3 Problem Formulation
	4 Link Adaptation Best-Response Algorithm
	5 Numerical Results
	6 Conclusion
	References
Stochastic Models for Network Performance Analysis
Vaccination in a Large Population: Mean Field Equilibrium Versus Social Optimum
	1 SIRV Dynamics
	2 Cost Functions and Objectives
	3 Mean Field Limit
		3.1 Best Response
		3.2 Threshold Policy
	4 Social Optimal Strategy
	5 Numerical Comparisons
		5.1 Comparison of MFE and Social Optimum
		5.2 Mechanism Design
	References
Controlling Packet Drops to Improve Freshness of Information
	1 Introduction
	2 System with Losses and Fresh Updates
		2.1 Drop the New Packets (DNP)
		2.2 Drop the Old Packets (DOP)
	3 Controlled Drops
		3.1 Numerically Aided Study
	4 Conclusions
	References
Maximizing Amount of Transferred Traffic for Battery Powered Mobiles
	1 Introduction
	2 Model
	3 Analysis and Results
	4 Maximization of the Average Throughput
	5 Numerical Applications
	6 Rising Internal Resistance
	7 Conclusions
	References
Game Theory in Mobile and Wireless Networks
An Ascending Implementation of the Vickrey-Clarke-Groves Mechanism for the Licensed Shared Access
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model
		2.1 Preferences of Base Stations
		2.2 Why Implementing VCG?
	3 VCG Ascending Implementation for the LSA Context
		3.1 Background
		3.2 VCG Implementation with a Representative per Group
		3.3 VCG Implementation Without Representatives
	4 Performance Evaluations
		4.1 Simulation Settings
		4.2 Simulation Results
	5 Conclusion
	References
Resource Orchestration in Interference-Limited Small Cell Networks: A Contract-Theoretic Approach
	1 Introduction
		1.1 State of the Art and Motivation
		1.2 Contribution and Outline
	2 System Model
	3 Optimal Contract Design
	4 Users' Association Based on Reinforcement Learning
	5 Numerical Results
	6 Conclusions and Future Work
	References
Unlicensed Spectrum for Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication in Multi-tenant Environment
	1 Introduction
	2 System Description and Problem Formulation
	3 Performance Analysis of Medium Access
		3.1 Performance Analysis of Unlicensed Medium Access
		3.2 Performance Analysis of Licensed Medium Access
		3.3 Combined Unlicensed and Licensed Transmission
	4 On Nash Equilibrium
	5 Numerical Results
		5.1 Model Validation
		5.2 Nash Equilibria Illustration
		5.3 Price of Anarchy
	6 Conclusion
	References
Spectrum Sharing Secondary Users in Presence of Multiple Adversaries
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model and Assumptions
	3 Proposed Game-Theoretic Framework
		3.1 Stability Criteria of Coalitions
		3.2 Payoff Function Formulation
		3.3 Coalition Formation Algorithm
		3.4 Checking for Stability Criterion for the Coalition
		3.5 Adversarial Attack Model
		3.6 Channel Allocation
	4 Simulation Results
	5 Conclusions
	References
Scheduling and Resource Allocation Problems in Networks
Dynamic Bus Dispatch Policies
	1 Introduction
	2 System and Problem Description
		2.1 Bus Travel and (Stop) Inter-arrival Times
	3 Markov Decision Process (MDP)
		3.1 Decision Epochs, State and Action Spaces
		3.2 Performance Measures
		3.3 The MDP Problem
	4 Optimal Policies
	5 Numerical Analysis
		5.1 Partial Dynamic Policies ch13Journ
		5.2 Experiments
	6 Conclusions
	A Appendix
	References
Multi Objective Decision Making for Virtual Machine Placement in Cloud Computing
	1 Introduction
	2 Related Works
	3 Multi-objective Decision Making: Problem Formulation
		3.1 Objective Functions
		3.2 Constraints
		3.3 Output Parameters
	4 Solving MODM Problem
		4.1 Scalarization Method
		4.2 Algorithms
	5 Test Environment
	6 Conclusion
	References
A Markovian Approach for Improving End-to-End Data Rates in the Internet
	1 Introduction
	2 MDP Formulation
	3 Numerical Results
	4 Conclusion and Future Work
	References
DNN Based Beam Selection in mmW Heterogeneous Networks
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model
	3 Problem Formulation
	4 Deep Neural Network Model
		4.1 Base Network
		4.2 mmW BS Selection Network
		4.3 Beam Selection Network
		4.4 Discussions
	5 Simulation Results and Evaluation
		5.1 Simulation Environment
		5.2 Performance Evaluation
	6 Conclusion
	References
A Bilevel Model for Centralized Optimization of Charging Stops for EV on Highways
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Statement
	3 The Proposed Bilevel Model
	4 Solution Algorithm for the NLBLP
	5 Preliminary Experiments
	6 Conclusion
	References
Coordinated Scheduling Based on Automatic Neighbor Beam Relation
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model
	3 Coordinated Self-organizing Scheduling
		3.1 Architecture Framework
		3.2 ANBR-Assisted Coordinated Scheduling
	4 Numerical Results
		4.1 Simulation Scenario
		4.2 Performance Analysis
	5 Conclusion
	References
Advance in Game Theory
Financial Replicator Dynamics: Emergence of Systemic-Risk-Averting Strategies
	1 Introduction
	2 Large Population Finance Network
	3 Asymptotic Approximation of the Large Networks
	4 Analysis of Replicator Dynamics
		4.1 Average Dynamics
		4.2 Random Dynamics
	5 Numerical Observations
	6 Conclusions
	References
Impact of Private Observation in the Bayesian Persuasion Game
	1 Introduction
		1.1 State of the Art
		1.2 Contributions
	2 Notations
	3 Concavification Problems
	4 Example with Binary Source and State
		4.1 Persuasion Without Side Information (Equation for 0)
		4.2 Persuasion with Side Information (Equation for )
	5 Numerical Simulations
		5.1 Encoder's Optimal Payoff Values
		5.2 Impact of the Decoder's Private Signal
		5.3 Impact of the Number of Posteriors
	References
Social Networks
Optimal Campaign Strategy for Social Media Marketing with a Contrarian Population
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Statement
	3 Analysis
	4 Numerical Illustration
	5 Conclusion
	A  Appendix
	References
A Dynamic Game Formulation for Control of Opinion Dynamics over Social Networks
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Statement
	3 Analysis
		3.1 Best Response to a Given Opponent Strategy
		3.2 Nash Equilibrium
	4 Numerical Illustration
	5 Conclusion
	References
Opinion Dynamics with Multi-body Interactions
	1 Introduction
	2 A Multi-body Interaction Model for Non-linear Consensus
	3 Results
		3.1 Reduction to Network Model and Higher-Order Effects
		3.2 Convergence to Consensus and Average-Opinion Dynamics
		3.3 Shifts Towards Majority Opinions on Complete Graphs
		3.4 Opinion Dynamics in Clustered Systems
		3.5 Time-Scale Separations in Clustered Systems and Multi-body Interactions
	4 Conclusion
	References
Modeling Limited Attention in Opinion Dynamics by Topological Interactions
	1 Introduction
	2 Mathematical Model
	3 Analysis
		3.1 Equilibria
		3.2 Dynamical Properties
		3.3 Special Case k=1
		3.4 Stability and Robustness of Equilibria
	4 Conclusion
	References
Electrical Networks
Optimal Pricing Approach Based on Expected Utility Maximization with Partial Information
	1 Introduction
	2 System Model
		2.1 Utility Function of Consumers
		2.2 The Cost Function of the Provider
	3 Problem Formulation
		3.1 Demand Side Response of Consumers
		3.2 Expected Social Welfare Maximization Problem
	4 Optimal Consumption Prediction and Price
		4.1 Optimal Prediction of the Total Power Consumption
		4.2 Optimal Price
	5 Simulation Results
	References
Price Formation and Optimal Trading in Intraday Electricity Markets
	1 Introduction
	2 The Model
	3 A Complete Information Game
	4 An Incomplete Information Game
	5 Numerical Illustration
		5.1 Data Presentation
		5.2 Price Impact
		5.3 Volatility
	6 Conclusion
	A  Appendix
	References
Distributed Static State Feedback Control for DC Microgrids
	1 Introduction
	2 Notation and Preliminaries
	3 DC Microgrid Model
	4 Motivation and Problem Formulation
	5 Distributed Controller Design
		5.1 Local Controllers Design
	6 Simulation
	7 Conclusion
	References
Design of a Combinatorial Double Auction for Local Energy Markets
	1 Introduction
	2 Mathematical Model of Players
		2.1 Utility of Players Trading in the Market and with the TEC
	3 Auction Model
		3.1 Bidding Format and Allocation Rule
		3.2 Payment Rule
		3.3 A Simple Example
		3.4 General Properties of the Solution
	4 Conclusion
	References
Author Index