seniorGame Theory
What is Stackelberg equilibrium intuition?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Stackelberg equilibrium occurs when leader optimizes considering follower’s best response.
Deep explanation
The leader moves first and anticipates how followers will respond optimally. The equilibrium is found by backward induction: solve follower reaction function, then optimize leader decision.
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