Book description
Gain some insight into the game of life...
Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into:
? The history of the disciple made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind
? The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline
? How important game theory has become in our society and why
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
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Part 1: The Basics
- 1 What Exactly Is Game Theory?
- 2 Playing the Percentages
- 3 Zero Sum Games
- 4 Nonzero Sum Games
- 5 More Nonzero Sum Games
- Part 2: How Information Affects Games
- Part 3: Getting Ahead by Working Together
- Part 4: Individual Values vs. the Group
- Part 5: Behavior in Games
- Appendixes
Product information
- Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2011
- Publisher(s): Alpha
- ISBN: 9781101478844
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