The complete idiot's guide to game theory

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosenthal, Edward C, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Game theory.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 362 p.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Complete idiot's guide

Game theory

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Alpha 2011

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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

Contents:

The basics

How information affects games

Getting ahead by working together

Individual values vs. the group

Behavior in games.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [329]-340) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781101470503

110147050X

OCLC:

1031967428