Game theory

Author(s)

• Rosenthal, Edward C.

Bibliographic Information

Game theory

by Edward C. Rosenthal

（The complete idiot's guide to）

Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA), c2011

• : pbk

Other Title

The complete idiot's guide to game theory

Note

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

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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 discipline 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

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Details

• NCID: BB23172367
• ISBN:
  • 9781615640553
• LCCN: 2011411466
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 362 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QA269
  • DC22 : 519.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Game theory
  • FREE : Game theory. sears
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA90066597