The frequency-dependent Wright-Fisher model: diffusive and non-diffusive approximations (Q2447546)

Based on the authors' abstract and conclusions: In this paper, the authors present a derivation of continuous limits of discrete Markov chain evolutionary models, that are frequency-dependent extensions of the classical Wright-Fisher model, through pure analytical techniques. By considering an approximate weak formulation of the discrete problem, they derive a corresponding continuous weak formulation for the probability density and obtain a family of partial differential equations for the evolution of the probability density. The equations in this family can be purely diffusive, purely hyperbolic or of convection-diffusion type, with frequency-dependent convection. The particular outcome depends on the assumed scalings. One of the central issues of the present work is to discuss the possibility of using diffusive approximation for large, but finite, populations.