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Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction

Fascinating, accessible introduction to enormously important intellectual system with numerous applications to social, economic, political problems.

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Newly revised edition offers overview of game theory, then lucid coverage of the two-person zero-sum game with equilibrium points; the general, two-person zero-sum game; utility theory; other topics.

Problems at start of each chapter.

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Author: Morton D. Davis

Publisher: Dover Publications

Date: Jul. 1, 1997

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