Game Theory - Strategic Decision Making in Political Arenas
Fouad Sabry
Editorial: One Billion Knowledgeable
Sinopsis
Explore the complexities of political strategy with "Game Theory," a key volume in the "Political Science" series. This book delves into how mathematical models reveal the dynamics of conflict and cooperation among rational actors. Chapters Overview: 1. Game Theory - Foundations of strategic decision-making. 2. Nash Equilibrium - Stable strategies against opponents' actions. 3. Evolutionarily Stable Strategy - Strategies that resist invasion in populations. 4. Chicken (Game) - Balancing risk and reward in strategic interactions. 5. Coordination Game - Achieving mutual benefits through strategic alignment. 6. Centipede Game - Trust and betrayal in sequential decision-making. 7. Strategy (Game Theory) - Tactics for optimal outcomes. 8. Non-Cooperative Game Theory - Independent strategic decisions without binding agreements. 9. Backward Induction - Reasoning backward for optimal strategies. 10. Symmetric Game - Strategies in games with identical sets. 11. Folk Theorem - Strategy evolution in repeated games. 12. Correlated Equilibrium - Optimal outcomes with correlated strategies. 13. Outcome (Game Theory) - Potential results of strategic interactions. 14. Subgame Perfect Equilibrium - Optimal strategies at every decision stage. 15. Quantal Response Equilibrium - Probabilistic approach to equilibrium. 16. Epsilon-Equilibrium - Near-equilibrium in imperfect information contexts. 17. Cooperative Bargaining - Negotiation strategies for mutual benefits. 18. Jean-François Mertens - Contributions of the influential game theorist. 19. Mertens-Stable Equilibrium - Stable outcomes in strategic scenarios. 20. M Equilibrium - Multiple equilibria and strategic diversity. 21. Berge Equilibrium - Extensive-form game equilibria. "Game Theory" enhances understanding of strategic decision-making and offers practical insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
