Games, strategies, and decision making /
Harrington, Joseph Emmett, 1957-
Games, strategies, and decision making / Joseph E. Harrington, Jr. - New York : Worth Publishers, c2009. - xxiii, 532, [27] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book on game theory introduces and develops the key concepts with a minimum of mathematics. Students are presented with empirical evidence, anecdotes and strategic situations to help them apply theory and gain a genuine insight into human behaviour. The book provides a diverse collection of examples and scenarios from history, literature, sports, crime, theology, war, biology, and everyday life. These examples come with rich context that adds real-world meat to the skeleton of theory. Each chapter begins with a specific strategic situation and is followed with a systematic treatment that gradually builds understanding of the concept.
9780716766308 (hbk.) B
Game theory -- Decision making.
Decision making.
Economics, Mathematical.
Games, strategies, and decision making / Joseph E. Harrington, Jr. - New York : Worth Publishers, c2009. - xxiii, 532, [27] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book on game theory introduces and develops the key concepts with a minimum of mathematics. Students are presented with empirical evidence, anecdotes and strategic situations to help them apply theory and gain a genuine insight into human behaviour. The book provides a diverse collection of examples and scenarios from history, literature, sports, crime, theology, war, biology, and everyday life. These examples come with rich context that adds real-world meat to the skeleton of theory. Each chapter begins with a specific strategic situation and is followed with a systematic treatment that gradually builds understanding of the concept.
9780716766308 (hbk.) B
Game theory -- Decision making.
Decision making.
Economics, Mathematical.