Joint Operator Pricing and Network Selection Game in Cognitive Radio Networks: Equilibrium, System Dynamics and Price of Anarchy
Résumé
This paper addresses the joint pricing and network selection problem in cognitive radio networks. The problem is formulated as a Stackelberg game where first the Primary and Secondary operators set the network subscription price to maximize their revenue. Then, users perform the network selection process, deciding whether to pay more for a guaranteed service, or use a cheaper, best-effort secondary network, where congestion and low throughput may be experienced. We derive optimal stable price and network selection settings. More specifically, we use the Nash equilibrium concept to characterize the equilibria for the price setting game. On the other hand, a Wardrop equilibrium is reached by users in the network selection game, since in our model a large number of users must determine individually the network they should connect to. Furthermore, we study network users' dynamics using a population game model, and we determine its convergence properties under replicator dynamics, a simple yet effective selection strategy. Numerical results demonstrate that our game model captures the main factors behind cognitive network pricing and network selection, thus representing a promising framework for the design and understanding of cognitive radio systems.
Mots clés
cognitive radio
game theory
pricing
Nash equilibrium
Stackelberg game
Wardrop equilibrium
anarchy price
cognitive network pricing
cognitive radio networks
joint operator pricing
network selection game
network subscription price
optimal stable price
population game model
price setting game
replicator dynamics
system dynamics
Cognitive radio networks (CRNs)
network selection
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