The "Battle of the Sexes": A Genetic Model with Limit Cycle Behavior

Smith, J.M. & Hofbauer, J. (1986). The "Battle of the Sexes": A Genetic Model with Limit Cycle Behavior. IIASA Working Paper. IIASA, Laxenburg, Austria: WP-86-012

[thumbnail of WP-86-012.pdf]
Preview
Text
WP-86-012.pdf

Download (297kB) | Preview

Abstract

A two-locus genetic model, based on Dawkin's "sex war" game, with the fitness of the genotypes at each locus depending on the gene frequencies at the other, is shown to give rise to a stable limit cycle. The mathematical analysis involves averaging techniques and elliptic integrals.

Item Type: Monograph (IIASA Working Paper)
Research Programs: System and Decision Sciences - Core (SDS)
Depositing User: IIASA Import
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2016 01:57
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2021 17:12
URI: https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/2847

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item