Entropy-Regularized Reinforcement Learning for Linear-Quadratic Stackelberg Differential Games in Regime-Switching Diffusion Models

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.28671v1
• Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:17:22 GMT
• Title: Entropy-Regularized Reinforcement Learning for Linear-Quadratic Stackelberg Differential Games in Regime-Switching Diffusion Models
• Abstract summary: This paper proposes an entropy-regularized reinforcement learning approach for Stack differential games.<n>The key innovation lies in deriving weakly-coupled HJBI equations with entropy regularization.<n>Neural networks are integrated to approximate regime-dependent value functions and solve high-dimensional partial differential equations.
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• Abstract: Stackelberg differential games (SDGs) provide a powerful framework for hierarchical decision-making in stochastic and continuous-time environments, yet their solution remains computationally challenging due to the complexity of traditional dynamic programming and Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman-Isaacs (HJBI) methods, especially in high-dimensional systems. This paper proposes an entropy-regularized reinforcement learning (ERRL) approach for linear-quadratic SDGs (LQ-SDGs) within a continuous-time diffusion framework governed by Markovian regime switching. The key innovation lies in deriving exploratory weakly-coupled HJBI equations with entropy regularization, which promotes stochastic policies that actively avoid suboptimal equilibria -- a limitation of classical SDG methods. Neural networks are integrated to approximate regime-dependent value functions and solve high-dimensional partial differential equations (PDEs) efficiently, while a novel sampling technique enhances computational tractability. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the framework compared to conventional approaches, particularly in escaping suboptimal traps through exploratory policies. The study highlights the critical role of entropy regularization and neural network approximations in achieving robust solutions for hierarchical decision-making problems under abrupt environmental shifts.

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