Schelling's game theory : how to make decisions / Robert V. Dodge.
Dodge, Robert, 1945-
2012
HB119.S28 D628 2012 (Mapit)
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Title Schelling's game theory : how to make decisions / Robert V. Dodge.
Author Dodge, Robert, 1945-
ISBN 9780199857203 (alk. paper)
0199857202 (alk. paper)
Publication Details Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Language English
Description xii, 292 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Call Number HB119.S28 D628 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 330.092 B
Summary Thomas Schelling, who wrote the foreword for this book, won the Nobel Prize in economics for "having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis." This came after he had taught a course in game theory and rational choice to advanced students and government officials for 45 years. In this book, Robert Dodge provides in language for a broad audience, the concepts that Schelling taught. Armed with Schelling's understanding of game theory methods and his approaches to problems, the general reader can improve daily decision making. Mathematics often make game theory challenging but was not a major part of Schelling's course and is even less of a factor in this book. Along with a summary of the material Schelling presented, included are problems from the course and similar less challenging questions. While considerable analysis is done with the basic game theory tool--the two-by-two matrix--much of the book is descriptive and rational decision-making is explained with stories. Chapter supplements are added to illuminate points presented by Schelling, including writings by Paul Krugman, Thomas Friedman, Steven Levitt, and others.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Thomas Schelling and his signature course on strategic thinking
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Vicarious thinking
Game theory
The two-by-two matrix
Strategies defined and illustrated
Tactics
Self-command
Interaction models
The dollar auction
Musical chairs and inescapable mathematics
The prisoner's dilemma
Cooperation
Coordination
Collective choice and voting
The commons and fair division
Case study, overcoming professional basketball's commons dilemma : the Phil Jackson story
Critical mass and tipping
Individual decisions and group outcomes
Randomization in decision-making
Case study, the Cuban missile crisis : analysis and review.

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