Game Theory
A Nontechnical Introduction
Published on 28. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-486-29672-2 (ISBN)
Description
Fascinating, accessible introduction to enormously important intellectual system with numerous applications to social, economic, political problems. Newly revised edition offers overview of game theory, then lucid coverage of the two-person zero-sum game with equilibrium points; the general, two-person zero-sum game; utility theory; other topics. Problems at start of each chapter.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
296 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-486-29672-2 (9780486296722)
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Content
Foreword to the First Edition by Oskar Morgenstern
Author's Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. An Overview
2. "The Two-Person, Zero-Sum Game with Equilibrium Points"
3. "The General, Two-Person, Zero-Sum Game"
4. Utility Theory
5. "The Two-Person, Non-Zero-Sum Game"
6. The n-Person Game
Bibliography
Index
Author's Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. An Overview
2. "The Two-Person, Zero-Sum Game with Equilibrium Points"
3. "The General, Two-Person, Zero-Sum Game"
4. Utility Theory
5. "The Two-Person, Non-Zero-Sum Game"
6. The n-Person Game
Bibliography
Index