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Game Theory

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Game Theory by Roger B. Myerson offers an academic exploration into the mathematical study of strategic decision-making. The book delves into various analytical methods used to comprehend competitive behaviours in different environments, both cooperative and non-cooperative, and provides valuable insights into the logic and reasoning behind decisions in behavioural economics and social sciences.
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If you're intrigued by the strategic interactions among rational decision-makers and enjoy delving into the mathematical principles that underpin economic and social behaviour, this book may appeal to you. It offers insights into the science of game theory, providing a robust analytical framework for understanding complex decision-making processes.

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Eminently suited to classroom use as well as individual study, Roger Myerson’s introductory text provides a clear and thorough examination of the models, solution concepts, results, and methodological principles of noncooperative and cooperative game theory.

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Eminently suited to classroom use as well as individual study, Roger Myerson's introductory text provides a clear and thorough examination of the models, solution concepts, results, and methodological principles of noncooperative and cooperative game theory.

Myerson introduces, clarifies, and synthesises the extraordinary advances made in the subject over the past fifteen years, presents an overview of decision theory, and comprehensively reviews the development of the fundamental models: games in extensive form and strategic form, and Bayesian games with incomplete information.

Game Theory will be useful for students at the graduate level in economics, political science, operations research, and applied mathematics. Everyone who uses game theory in research will find this book essential.

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In Game Theory by Roger B. Myerson, reviews praise the clarity and comprehensive nature of the book, highlighting its suitability as an introductory text for newcomers to the field. Myerson effectively balances detailed mathematical statements with intuitive explanations, making the complex subject accessible and engaging. The book covers a wide range of topics, such as utility theory and various game models, while including challenging problem sets and a helpful bibliography. It is regarded as a significant contribution to the field and a valuable educational resource.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674341166

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: 42 line illustrations, 29 tables

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 803g

Pages: 600

About the Author

Roger B. Myerson is Harold L. Stuart Professor of Decision Sciences at the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society.

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