Explore a variational inequality framework for network games in this 31-minute lecture by Asu Özdağlar from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Delve into the connection between variational inequalities and game theory, examining properties of Game Jacobian and sufficient conditions for network games. Learn about linear quadratic games, strict monotonicity, and the relationship between conditions in symmetric networks. Discover how to apply this analysis to interventions in societal networks, gaining valuable insights into the mathematical foundations of network game theory.