| Introduction to Game Theory: A Behavioral Approach Contributor(s): Williams, Kenneth C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199837392 ISBN-13: 9780199837397 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $116.81 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Game Theory - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 519.3 |
| LCCN: 2012005801 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ideal for social science courses in game theory and research methods, Introduction to Game Theory: A Behavioral Approach explains basic game theory concepts--up to and including Bayesian Nash equilibrium--using results from laboratory experiments that examine how real people behave in standard modeled games. Working from the premise that the crux of game theory lies in thinking logically about a problem and formulating research questions based on theory, author Kenneth C. Williams takes a nontechnical, behavioral approach that is accessible to students with minimal math skills. Incorporating a wide range of experiments with diverse designs, Introduction to Game Theory is also enhanced by numerous pedagogical features: * Extensive problem sets, in-class experiments, and sample exams * Numerical examples for all of the exercises * Key terms and concepts for behavioral game theory--which differ from those for standard game theory--and a glossary * Supplemental lecture material and Internet resources--online games, videos, lectures, problems sets, exams, and experiments that students can participate in |