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title: "Stackelberg game: formula and 21 recent papers"
description: "Stackelberg game was mentioned in 21 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #43 of the 104 equations and models mentioned."
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# Stackelberg game

$$
\max_{x_L}\ \pi_L\big(x_L, x_F^{*}(x_L)\big),\quad x_F^{*}(x_L) = \operatorname*{arg\,max}_{x_F}\ \pi_F(x_L, x_F)
$$

A leader moves first anticipating the follower's best response; common in supply-chain models.

- area: Game theory and decision analysis
- 4 papers in the last 7 days
- Names searched for: Stackelberg

Back to the ranking: https://scholar4ai.com/rankings/equations.md

## Key findings

- Stackelberg game was mentioned in 21 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #43 of the 104 equations and models mentioned.
- By journal category: Operations Research (14), Economics (6) and Management (1).
- Most of them appeared in Computational Economics (2), Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal (2) and International Journal of Production Economics (2).
- Often mentioned together with Linear and integer programming (5), Nash equilibrium (4) and Value at risk (VaR) (2).
- Datasets named in the same papers: WITS / TRAINS tariff data (1), International Energy Agency (IEA) (1) and MODIS (1).
- From Oct 2023 to Sep 2026, 254 archived papers mentioned Stackelberg game in their title, abstract or keywords, most of them in Mar 2024 (20).

## Mentions over 36 months

*Papers mentioning it by publication month, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026 (titles, abstracts and keywords)*

| Trend | Oct 23–Sep 24 | Oct 24–Sep 25 | Oct 25–Sep 26 | 36 months |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|
|  | 112 | 117 | 25 | 254 |

*Papers mentioning Stackelberg game, newest first.*

| Date | Title | Journal | Authors | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | [Subsidy-Effectiveness Inversion in Green FDI: Dynamic Portfolio Optimization under Supply Chain Complementarity](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10614-026-11454-0) | [Computational Economics](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computational-economics.md) | Rongliang Xu, Tianming Xu | Central South University |
| 2026-10-24 | [Impact of pre-sale and fairness concerns on green supply chain decisions under different contract strategies](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10696-026-09688-z) | [Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/flexible-services-and-manufacturing-journal.md) | Shivendra Dwivedi, Vinod Kumar Mishra | Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology |
| 2026-10-23 | [The paradox of standardization: A game-theoretic analysis of EV charging station compatibility policy](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115667) | [Energy Policy](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/energy-policy.md) | Mingqing Ma, Lei Chen, Chaocheng Gu | Nanjing University of Finance and Economics; Jinan University |
| 2026-10-23 | [Optimal weighted reinsurance contract in a Stackelberg-Nash differential game with negotiation](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00186-026-00945-3) | [Mathematical Methods of Operations Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/mathematical-methods-of-operations-research.md) | Qingqing Zhang (458374), Zhibin Liang | Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; Shanghai University of International Business and Economics; Nanjing Normal University |
| 2026-10-16 | [Balancing economic and environmental goals in green supply chains through a multi-objective optimization on financing and coordination contract](https://doi.org/10.1007/s12351-026-01118-0) | [Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/operational-research.md) | Shivendra Dwivedi, Vinod Kumar Mishra | Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology |
| 2026-10-14 | [Optimizing Pricing and Channel Structures in Blockchain Remanufacturing Supply Chains: Transparency, Privacy, and Sustainability Perspectives](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10614-026-11424-6) | [Computational Economics](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computational-economics.md) | M. Mubashir Unnissa, P. Jalapathy | Vellore Institute of Technology University; Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| 2026-10-13 | [Implications of drone delivery: Strategic interaction and competitive equilibrium](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2026.110243) | [International Journal of Production Economics](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-production-economics.md) | Zhuzhu Song, Zhongfeng Qin, Tian-Liang Liu | China Agricultural University; Beihang University |
| 2026-10-13 | [The Largesse design problem](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00199-026-01754-9) | [Economic Theory](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/economic-theory.md) | David K. Levine |  |
| 2026-10-12 | [Endogenous strategy spaces in sequential- and simultaneous-move duopoly games](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11573-026-01278-7) | [Journal of Business Economics](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/journal-of-business-economics.md) | Nikolai Malkolm Brandt, Dennis Heitmann, Jascha-Alexander Koch et al. | Bielefeld University; University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern; University of Siegen |
| 2026-10-10 | [Emission reduction investment and pricing decisions in subsidy-regulated supply chains: a bilevel optimization framework](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2026.112405) | [Computers & Industrial Engineering](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-industrial-engineering.md) | Md.Al-Amin Khan, Abu Hashan Md Mashud, K.Fahad Mia et al. | Jahangirnagar University; National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research |
| 2026-10-10 | [A fair profit distribution as a resilient strategy in supply chains under ripple effect](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10696-026-09689-y) | [Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/flexible-services-and-manufacturing-journal.md) | Tadeusz J. Sawik | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| 2026-10-09 | [Personalized pricing with asymmetric information: A supply chain perspective](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2026.110221) | [International Journal of Production Economics](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/international-journal-of-production-economics.md) | Jiajun Chen, Zhaofang Mao, Xiaoqing Fan et al. | Tianjin University of Commerce; Tianjin University; Dongbei University of Finance and Economics |
| 2026-10-06 | [Platform governance and value co-creation in online food delivery ecosystems: capacity allocation and commission strategies](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2026.112436) | [Computers & Industrial Engineering](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/computers-industrial-engineering.md) | Arvind Shroff, Bhavin J. Shah, Hasmukh K. Gajjar | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow; Indian Institute of Management Indore |
| 2026-10-05 | [Network data envelopment analysis in the insurance industry: a literature review](https://doi.org/10.1007/s11123-026-00831-4) | [Journal of Productivity Analysis](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/journal-of-productivity-analysis.md) | Pejman Peykani, Ali Emrouznejad, Zahra Abbasi | Khatam University; University of Surrey; University of Qom |
| 2026-10-01 | [Optimal decisions in a dual-channel green supply chain considering coordination and government subsidy](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2026.102630) | [Socio-Economic Planning Sciences](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/socio-economic-planning-sciences.md) | Seram Pritika Devi, Pijus Kanti De | National Institute Of Technology Silchar |
| 2026-10-01 | [First-Order Algorithms for Min–Max Problems with Non-linear Coupled Constraints](https://doi.org/10.1007/s10957-026-03098-9) | [Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/journal-of-optimization-theory-and-applications.md) | Ioannis Tsaknakis, Prashant Khanduri, Mingyi Hong et al. | University of Minnesota; Wayne State University |
| 2026-10-01 | [Manufacturer sales mode selection and green technology investment, and platform-recycler integration in a closed-loop supply chain](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2026.105265) | [Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/transportation-research-part-e-logistics-and-transportation-review.md) | Kunhua Shang, Ruozhen Qiu, Minghe Sun et al. | Northeastern University; The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| 2026-10-01 | [Standards and technology innovation with search](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeem.2026.103431) | [Journal of Environmental Economics and Management](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/journal-of-environmental-economics-and-management.md) | Luis M. Granero, Santiago J. Rubio | Universitat de València |
| 2026-10-01 | [The project scheduling interdiction problem with delay groups](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.024) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Fei Wu, Erik Demeulemeester, Jannik Matuschke | KU Leuven |
| 2026-10-01 | [Optimization under uncertainty for energy infrastructure planning: A synthesis of methods, tools, and open challenges](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.008) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Rahman Khorramfar, Aron Brenner, Lara Booth et al. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| 2026-09-29 | [Review of flow capturing, flow covering, and flow interception models](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2026.105281) | [Transportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation Review](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/transportation-research-part-e-logistics-and-transportation-review.md) | H. A. Eiselt, Vladimir Marianov, Zvi Drezner | University of New Brunswick; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; California State University, Fullerton |

## Cite this page

Scholar4AI. (2026). Stackelberg game. Journal Research Rankings. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/equations/stackelberg-game

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