Game theoretical models and applications (SING 18)

This special issue of Annals of Operations Research presents a collection of 31 papers that emerged from the 18th European Meeting on Game Theory (SING 18), held in Messina, Italy, in June 2023. The contributions span the full breadth of game-theoretical research, from foundational developments in cooperative and non-cooperative game theory to innovative applications in supply chain management, healthcare, finance, environmental policy, and emerging technologies. This collection demonstrates the vitality and relevance of game theory in addressing contemporary challenges across diverse domains, highlighting the synergy between theoretical advances and practical problem-solving. The papers showcase the evolution of game-theoretical methods, incorporating modern computational techniques including artificial intelligence, deep learning, and quantum computing, while maintaining strong connections to classical game-theoretic principles.