Essential Book of Game Theory

Discover the key ideas behind game theory in this fascinating full-colour hardback guide.Game theory has reshaped how we understand everything from economics to psychology to political science. Exploring how the world is filled with situations that can be analysed as 'games', it shows how competing (or co-operating) actors can act in their own interests to achieve a range of outcomes, and explores what are the best strategies to use.Taking into consideration subjects such Nash Equilibrium, dominance, evolutionary stability, asymmetric information and real-world applications along the way, The Essential Book of Game Theory provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curiousABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.