Morton D. Davis – författare

Fascinating, accessible introduction to enormously important intellectual system with numerous applications to social, economic, political problems. Newly revised edition offers overview of game theory, then lucid coverage of the two-person zero-sum game with equilibrium points; the general, two-person zero-sum game; utility theory; other topics. Problems at start of each chapter.

The Math of Money is filled with what at first glance looks like anomaly and paradox, but it ends up showing us that a good deal of what we consider common sense actually make no sense at all. With a wealth of entertaining and counterintuitive examples, it delights as well as informs, and will help readers treat their financial resources more rationally.

This book reflects one mathematician's view of certain areas of economics and finance.