Grothendieck rigidity and virtual retraction of higher-rank GBS groups

Abstract

A rank $n$ generalized Baumslag-Solitar group ($GB{S}_n$ group) is a group that splits as a finite graph of groups such that all vertex and edge groups are isomorphic to ${\mathbb{Z}}^n$. This paper investigates Grothendieck rigidity and virtual retraction properties of $GB{S}_n$ groups. We show that every residually finite $GB{S}_n$ group is Grothendieck rigid. Further, we characterize when a $GB{S}_n$ group satisfies property (VRC), showing that it holds precisely when the monodromy is finite.

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