| Description |
x, 204 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Games of skill -- 3. Games of chance -- 4. Sequential decision making and cooperative games of strategy -- 5. Two-person zero-sum games of strategy -- 6. Two-person mixed-motive games of strategy -- 7. Repeated games -- 8. Multi-person games, coalitions and power -- 9. A critique of game theory -- App. A. Proof of the minimax theorem -- App. B. Proof of Bayes's theorem |
| Summary |
"Game theory is a key element in most decision making processes involving two or more people or organisations. This book explains how game theory can predict the outcome of complex decision making processes, and how it can help you to improve your own negotiation and decision making skills. It is grounded in well-established theory, yet the wide-ranging international examples used to illustrate its application offer a fresh approach to what is becoming an essential weapon in the armoury of the informed manager. The book is accessibly written, explaining in simple terms the underlying mathematics behind games of skill, before moving on to more sophisticated topics such as zero-sum, mixed-motive and multi-person games, and coalitions and power. Clear examples and helpful diagrams are used throughout, and the mathematics is kept to a minimum. Written for managers, students and decision makers in any field."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
First paperback edition 2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-198) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Books24x7 (BusinessPro) |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Decision making -- Mathematical models.
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Game theory.
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| Author |
Books24x7, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2002019217 |
| ISBN |
0521814626 hardback |
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9780521814621 hardback |
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0511073402 ebook |
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9780511073403 ebook |
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