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Games for Business and Economics [Paperback]

Roy Gardner (Author)
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Publication Date: Oct 6 1994 | ISBN-10: 0471311502 | ISBN-13: 978-0471311508 | Edition: 2nd
Designed for the serious reader, this book teaches strategy through the use of game theory. The focus is on setting up and solving games, especially those that arise in economics and business. Develops modeling skills as well as the ability to implement a certain format, the form of the game, by using proven applications and examples of setups. Contains an analogous framework of necessary condition (equilibrium) and sufficient conditions such as undominated strategies, symmetry and subgame perfection to motivate solutions. Features a variety of examples ranging from the Bible to Wall Street.

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Description: An easy-to-read, and enjoyable introduction to game theory! This clearly written book shows readers how to set up and solve games, particulaly those in economics and business, using game theory. Gardener's innovative approach helps readers develop strong modeling skills by using proven applications and examples of setups. The book also features a variety of examples, including many from business, politics, economics, and history.

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Designed for the serious reader, this book teaches strategy through the use of game theory. The focus is on setting up and solving games, especially those that arise in economics and business. Develops modeling skills as well as the ability to implement a certain format, the form of the game, by using proven applications and examples of setups. Contains an analogous framework of necessary condition (equilibrium) and sufficient conditions such as undominated strategies, symmetry and subgame perfection to motivate solutions. Features a variety of examples ranging from the Bible to Wall Street.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have to anyone learning the first steps in Game T. Oct 4 1996
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Anybody looking for an easy to read book about game theory, don't search no more, this is the one. It covers all the main subjects of game theory in a very simple way, not sacrificing its technical qualities. It is richly filled with real world examples and all mathematical questions are covered in a step-by-step way.
This should be the first text to anyone seriously thinking of learning Game Theory
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have to anyone learning the first steps in Game T. Oct 4 1996
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Anybody looking for an easy to read book about game theory, don't search no more, this is the one. It covers all the main subjects of game theory in a very simple way, not sacrificing its technical qualities. It is richly filled with real world examples and all mathematical questions are covered in a step-by-step way.
This should be the first text to anyone seriously thinking of learning Game Theory
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