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Signaling Game

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Definition: A signaling game is a game in which a player with private information (the informed player) sends a signal of his private type to the uninformed player before the uninformed player makes a choice. An example: a candidate worker might suggest to the potential employer what wage is appropriate for himself in a negotiation.

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