Games, Strategies, and Decision Making
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1429239964 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Determining payoffs in games is often as much art as science, and this text seems to do a better job than most of making this known.' - Nick Feltovich, University of Houston, USA 'Harrington introduces all of the topics you would think would be in an introductory game theory text, but what makes it exceptional is the patience and care in which he spends time seeing what the theory can buy him. It not only covers all the topics I would cover but does so with the clarity and precision that game theory demands while at the same time providing engaging applications/examplesHarrington's game theory text is indeed the 'unique best response' for anyone who
One of the few textbooks out there you could teach jasper dean One of the few textbooks out there you could teach yourself the subject entirely with the book.Has a human voice to it that disrupts the usual monotony in advanced topic texts.. "Exactly what I wanted." according to David. Exactly the edition and condition advertised. Arrived on time. No complaints.The book itself is a very wordy and therefore is not a great reference text. If you have a choice, I recommend looking at different Game Theory textbooks. That being said, the practice problems are very good if you are willing to put up with long, wordy questions.. Five Stars Craig Great book! Exactly what I was looking for!
Each chapter focuses a specific strategic situation as a way of introducing core concepts informally at first, then more fully, with a minimum of mathematics. At the heart of the book is a diverse collection of strategic scenarios, not only from business and politics, but from history, fiction, sports, and everyday life as well. Written for majors courses in economics, business, political science, and international relations, but accessible to students across the undergraduate spectrum, Joseph Harrington's innovative textbook makes the tools and applications of game theory and strategic reasoning both fascinating and easy to understand. With this approach, students don't just learn clever answers to puzzles, but instea