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Dual control problems are defined as dynamic games in which two players control the same dynamic system. If these players pursue different goals, interesting strategic problems arise when the two players make their moves sequentially. Distinct optimal strategies can be derived from a number of conceivable interpretations of the quadratic individual loss function in that case. Five such strategies are discussed, and the quite common assumption that the two players involved use the same strategy is dropped. Further results show how the different strategies perform against a linear optimal strategy and against each other.
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van den Wittenboer, G. (1991). Conflicting Strategies in Dual Control Problems with Different Goals. In: Doignon, JP., Falmagne, JC. (eds) Mathematical Psychology. Recent Research in Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9728-1_20
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