Game Theory means rigorous
strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his
own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the
actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth
examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the
concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal
makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into:
• The history of the
discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A
Beautiful Mind
• The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing
discipline
• How important game theory has become in our society and why
