Nash equilibrium as an analytical tool for Public Administration: diagnosing pathologies and intervention strategies in the Greek context

• grigoriadis, konstantinos ^[1]
  1. [1] University Of Thessaly

     University Of Thessaly

     Dimos Volos, Grecia

     
• Localización: European Journal of Government and Economics, ISSN-e 2254-7088, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2026, págs. 142-162
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.17979/ejge.2026.15.1.12589
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  • This article applies Game Theory to diagnose persistent pathologies in public administration, such as bureaucratic inertia, as stable sub-optimal Nash Equilibria. Through a systematic literature review focused on the Greek context, it proposes a conceptual shift for public administration from a passive 'player' to a proactive 'game designer' who strategically alters incentives, rules, and information. The analysis reveals that this framework provides a practical roadmap for addressing deep-seated issues like tax evasion and inter-agency conflict by transforming dysfunctional equilibria. Ultimately, it offers an actionable model for designing effective reforms that can move complex administrative systems from deadlock toward sustainable cooperation.

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