Game Theory
An Applied Introduction
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Beschreibung
Using fascinating examples from a range of disciplines, this textbook provides social science, philosophy and economics students with an engaging introduction to the tools they need to understand and predict strategic interactions. Beginning with an introduction to the most famous games, the book uses clear, jargon-free language and accessible maths as it guides the reader through whole games with full, worked-through examples. End-of-chapter exercises help to consolidate understanding along the way. With an applied approach that draws upon real-life case-studies, this book highlights the insights that game theory can offer each situation. It is an ideal textbook for students approaching game theory from various fields across the social sciences, and for curious general readers who are looking for a thorough introduction to this intriguing subject.
- Uses an accessible level of maths and clear, jargon-free language
- Applied approach: games, examples and case studies emphasize the use of game theory in everyday life
- Spells out whole games and their variations with full, worked-through examples
- Draws upon fascinating real-life examples from a range of disciplines, such as economics, politics, and philosophy
- End-of-chapter exercises help to consolidate understanding
Autor*in
José Luis Ferreira
Themen in »Game Theory«
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