An Introduction to Game Theory

Martin J. Osborne

ISBN 10: 0195322487 / ISBN 13: 9780195322484

Published by Oxford University Press Apr 2010, 2010

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Neuware - Game-theoretic reasoning pervades economic theory and is used widely in other social and behavioural sciences. An Introduction to Game Theory International Edition, by Martin J. Osborne, presents the main principles of game theory and shows how they can be used to understand economics, social, political, and biological phenomena. The book introduces in an accessible manner the main ideas behind the theory rather than their mathematical expression. All concepts are defined precisely, and logical reasoning is used throughout. The book requires an understanding of basic mathematics but assumes no specific knowledge of economics, political science, or other social or behavioural sciences. Coverage includes the fundamental concepts of strategic games, extensive games with perfect information, and coalitional games; the more advanced subjects of Bayesian games and extensive games with imperfect information; and the topics of repeated games, bargaining theory, evolutionary equilibrium, rationalizability, and maxminimization. The book offers a wide variety of illustrations from the social and behavioural sciences. Each topic features examples that highlight theoretical points and illustrations that demonstrate how the theory may be used.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Game Theory
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Apr 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195322487
• ISBN 13: 9780195322484
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: International Edition
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

This text emphasizes the ideas behind modern game theory rather than their mathematical expression, but defines all concepts precisely. It covers strategic, extensive and coalitional games and includes the topics of repeated games, bargaining theory and evolutionary equilibrium.

About the Author

Martin J. Osborne is Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto.