Regular biography
Licun Xue is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at McGill University. His research focuses on Microeconomic Theory, with a particular emphasis on game theory and coalition formation. He has published extensively in leading economics journals, including contributions on topics such as decentralized matching, free trade networks, and farsighted stability in hedonic games. His work often involves collaborative efforts with other economists, and he has authored several joint publications in journals such as Economic Theory, Games and Economic Behavior, and the International Journal of Game Theory. His research explores the strategic interactions among agents and the implications for economic efficiency and stability.
Scholar-generated biography
Licun Xue is a researcher specializing in game theory and microeconomics. His work explores coalitional stability, farsighted stability in hedonic games, and the formation of economic coalitions. He investigates how agents form and maintain agreements under various conditions, including uncertainty and externalities. His research also examines the role of commitment in decentralized matching and the impact of farsightedness on coalition formation. Additionally, he analyzes merger performance, trading blocs, and surplus sharing in games with externalities. His studies contribute to understanding negotiation-proof equilibria and the dynamics of strategic interactions in economic settings.