Games of Strategy / Edition 3

by Avinash K. Dixit, David H. Reiley Jr., Susan Skeath

Overview

Engaging and highly readable, Games of Strategy is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of game theory.

The third edition uses resonant, real-world examples to simplify complex theoretical ideas, helping students see the value of strategic thinking in a variety of situations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393931129
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/23/2009
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	794
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Avinash K. Dixit is Emeritus John J.F. Sherrerd University Professor of Economics at Princeton University, where he offered his popular freshman course in game theory. He is among the world’s leading economists, having made fundamental contributions in several major fields as well as in game theory. He is the author of many books, including Dixit/Nalebuff: Thinking Strategically (Norton, 1991), Dixit/Pindyck: Investment Under Uncertainty (Princeton University Press, 1994), and Dixit/Nalebuff: The Art of Strategy (Norton, 2009).

David H. Reiley, Jr. is a research scientist at Google. He previously taught at Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and the University of Arizona. He is well known for his use of field experiments in economic research.


Susan Skeath is Professor of Economics at Wellesley College, where she teaches a number of courses in microeconomics and a course in game theory, which she introduced into the school’s curriculum. She conducts research in international trade theory, and is currently working on a new Intermediate Microeconomics text with her colleague Ann Velenchik. Professor Skeath earned her doctorate at Princeton University.

Editorial Reviews

In the schools where it is taught, game theory usually requires significant knowledge of a particular field and high level mathematics, but Dixit and Skeath have designed this text with a broad scope and chapter summaries and exercises, making it accessible for first year undergrads in any field (with some challenging chapters for mathematically advanced students). Coverage includes basic theory and techniques, classes of games, and specific applications of brinkmanship, voting, auctions, bargaining, and markets. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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