ABSTRACT

Game theory is the study of strategic behavior in situations in which the decision makers are aware of the interdependence of their actions. This innovative textbook introduces students to the most basic principles of game theory - move and countermove - with an emphasis on real-world business and economic applications. Students with a background in principles of economics and business mathematics can readily understand most of the material.Demonstration problems in each chapter are designed to enhance the student's understanding of the concepts presented in the text. Many chapters include non-technical applications designed to further the student's intuitive understanding of strategic behavior. Case studies help underscore the usefulness of game theory for analyzing real-world situations. Each chapter concludes with a review and questions and exercises. An online Instructor's Manual with test bank is available to professors who adopt the text.

chapter 1|33 pages

Introduction to Game Theory

chapter 3|17 pages

Focal-Point and Evolutionary Equilibria

chapter 6|25 pages

Mixing Pure Strategies

chapter 7|18 pages

Static Games with Continuous Strategies

chapter 8|31 pages

Imperfect Competition

chapter 9|21 pages

Perfect Competition and Monopoly

chapter 10|25 pages

Strategic Trade Policy

chapter 12|11 pages

Bargaining

chapter 13|28 pages

Pure Strategies with Uncertain Payoffs

chapter 14|16 pages

Torts and Contracts

chapter 15|25 pages

Business, Auctions, and the Internet

chapter 16|23 pages

Dynamic Games with Imperfect Information