The journal publishes original research surveys and state-of-the-art articles with rigorous mathematical contents in the field of game theory and its applications in mathematical economics management science political science biology and other fields. The journal investigates a broad range of notions relating to competition strategic optimization equilibrium information bargaining coalition behavior and equitable allocation. A section on "Games and Experiments" includes experimental research on behavior in game situations. In addition the International Journal of Game Theory offers a "Listing Service" concerning research memoranda discussion papers etc. indicating the names and addresses of the authors. For inclusion in this service send the paper with name(s) and address(es) of the authors to Fioravante Patrone Department of Mathematics University of Genova Via Dodecaneso 35 16146 Genova Italy. E-mail: