The Art of strategy : a game theorist's guide to success in business and life

Author

• Dixit, Avinash K.

Additional Author(s)

• Nalebuff, Barry J.

Publisher

New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2008

Language

English

ISBN

9780393337174

Series

Subject(s)

• DECISION MAKING
• GAME THEORY
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• STRATEGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 457-472 . Index: p. 473-481

Abstract

“I am hard pressed to think of another book that can match the combination of practical insights and reading enjoyment.”―Steven Levitt
Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using a diverse array of rich case studies―from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history―the authors show how nearly every business and personal interaction has a game-theory component to it. Mastering game theory will make you more successful in business and life, and this lively book is the key to that mastery.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 483 p.

Dimension

21 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

How should people behave in society? --
Tales of strategy --
Games solvable by backward reasoning --
Prisoners' dilemmas and how to resolve them --
A beautiful equilibrium --
Choice and chance --
Strategic moves --
Making strategies credible --
Interpreting and manipulating information --
Cooperation and coordination --
Auctions, bidding, and contests --
Bargaining --
Voting --
Incentives --
Case studies.

Exemplar(s)

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