Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction

Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction
by Morton D. Davis

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Author: Morton D. Davis
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1997-07-01
ISBN: 0486296725
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Dover Publications

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Summary: 2 Stars

The chapter on Zero-Sum game is excellent. However, when it comes to non-zero-sum games, it becomes very confusing. The examples, and the characters in the examples are inconsistent and confusing.

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Summary of Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction

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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