Game theory: a very short introduction

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780199218462

Collation

184 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

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[POL-LIB-140]

Game theory : a very short introduction

From the Publisher: Games are everywhere: Drivers maneuvering in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. This Very Short Introduction offers a succinct tour of the fascinating world of game theory, a ground-breaking field that analyzes how to play gam…

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