Game theory in action : an introduction to classical and evolutionary models

Schecter, Stephen (Professor of mathematics) (author.). Gintis, Herbert, (author.).

Summary: Game Theory in Action is a textbook about using game theory across a range of real-life scenarios. From traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizards, Stephen Schecter and Herbert Gintis show students how game theory can be applied in diverse areas including animal behavior, political science, and economics. The book's examples and problems look at such fascinating topics as crime-control strategies, climate-change negotiations, and the power of the Oracle at Delphi. The text includes a substantial treatment of evolutionary game theory, where strategies are not chosen through rational analysis, but emerge by virtue of being successful. This is the side of game theory that is most relevant to biology; it also helps to explain how human societies evolve. Aimed at students who have studied basic calculus and some differential equations, Game Theory in Action is the perfect way to learn the concepts and practical tools of game theory. Aimed at students who have studied calculus and some differential equationsExamples are drawn from diverse scenarios, ranging from traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizardsA substantial treatment of evolutionary game theoryUseful problem sets at the end of each chapter.

Record details

ISBN: 9780691167657
ISBN: 9780691167640
ISBN: 0691167656
ISBN: 0691167648
ISBN: 9781400880881
ISBN: 1400880882
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 274 pages) : illustrations
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Computer data.
Publisher: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2016]
Copyright: �2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:september.21 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Backward induction -- Chapter 2. Eliminating dominated strategies -- Chapter 3. Nash equilibria -- Chapter 4. Games in extensive form with incomplete information -- Chapter 5. Mixed strategy Nash equilibria -- Chapter 5. Mixed strategy Nash equilibria -- Chapter 7. Symmetries of games -- Chapter 8. Alternatives to the Nash equilibrium -- Chapter 9. Differential equations -- Chapter 10. Evolutionary dynamics -- Appendix. Sources for examples and problems -- References -- Index.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Language Note:	In English.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by JSTOR.
Source of Description Note:	Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 8, 2016).