Can sunspots replace a mediator? (Q1115364)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4085461
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    Can sunspots replace a mediator?
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4085461

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      Can sunspots replace a mediator? (English)
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      To gather information from n informed agents, a principal can rely on a mediator. Does there exist a direct communication scheme yielding the same equilibrium payoffs? Yes, as soon as extraneous signals (`sunspots') can be observed before the beginning of the game.
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      informational economics
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      sunspots
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      games with incomplete information
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      informed agents
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      principal
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      mediator
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      communication scheme
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      extraneous signals
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