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020 _a9781352007916
040 _cIIT Kanpur
041 _aeng
082 _a519.3
_bF413g
100 _aFerreira, Jose Luis
245 _aGame theory
_ban applied introduction
_cJose Luis Ferreira
260 _bRed Globe Press
_c2020
_aLondon
300 _axxii,293p
500 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aUsing fascinating examples from a range of disciplines, this textbook provides social science, philosophy, and economics students with an engaging introduction to the tools they need to understand and predict strategic interactions. Beginning with an introduction to the most famous games, the book uses clear, jargon-free language and accessible maths as it guides the reader through whole games with full, worked-through examples. End-of-chapter exercises help to consolidate understanding along the way. With an applied approach that draws upon real-life case studies, this book highlights the insights that game theory can offer each situation. It is an ideal textbook for students approaching game theory from various fields across the social sciences, and for curious general readers who are looking for a thorough introduction to this intriguing subject.
650 _aGame theory
942 _cBK
999 _c566015
_d566015