Hidden Games

Name: Hidden Games
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SKU: 9781529376845
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The Surprising Power of Game Theory to Explain Irrational Human Behaviour

By Erez Yoeli and Moshe Hoffman

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Hidden Games by MIT economists Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli bridges the gap between classical economics and behavioural economics with a fresh take using game theory. It explores how rational models can reveal the underlying logic behind seemingly irrational behaviours such as Stockholm syndrome, internalised misogyny, altruism, and our innate sense of fairness. This insightful book offers a new perspective on why we act the way we do, making complex ideas engaging and accessible.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in economics, psychology, and human behaviour, especially those curious about the interplay of rationality and irrationality. It suits students, academics, and general readers seeking a fresh, accessible approach to understanding social dynamics through game theory.

How game theory - the ultimate theory of rationality - explains irrational behaviour.

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'Packed with fresh and clear insights that will change the way you think about the world' Uri Gneezy

'One of those books that you pick up and then can't put down' Steve Stewart-Williams

'This is a book I will come back to again and again' Nichola Raihani

How game theory - the ultimate theory of rationality - explains irrational behaviour.

In Hidden Games, MIT economists Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli find a surprising middle ground between the hyperrationality of classical economics and the hyper-irrationality of behavioural economics. They call it hidden games. Reviving game theory, Hoffman and Yoeli use it to explain our most puzzling behaviour, from the mechanics of Stockholm syndrome and internalised misogyny to why we help strangers and have a sense of fairness.

Fun and powerfully insightful, Hidden Games is an eye-opening argument for using game theory to explain all the irrational things we think, feel, and do, and will change how you think forever.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its entertaining yet penetrating insights, Hidden Games skillfully uses game theory to reveal the hidden logic beneath social behaviours. Joseph Henrich commends its ability to cut through social conventions, while Nichola Raihani finds it so compelling she returns to it repeatedly. Rob Boyd highlights its snappy, accessible style in explaining self-interest and complex concepts. Overall, it is regarded as a fascinating and enlightening read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529376845

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 368

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Education & Reference Erez Yoeli Finance & Investment Moshe Hoffman Non-Fiction

About the Author

Moshe Hoffman (Author)

Moshe Hoffman is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab Human Dynamics Group and lecturer at Harvard's department of economics. His research focuses on using game theory to decipher the motives that shape our behaviour.

Erez Yoeli (Author)

Erez Yoeli is a research associate at MIT's Sloan School of Management. Yoeli collaborates with governments, non-profits, and companies to apply the lessons of his research into altruism towards addressing real-world challenges.