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Autore |
Shapira Haim |
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Gladiators, Pirates and Games of Trust : How Game Theory, Strategy and Probability Rule Our Lives |
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, : Watkins Media, , 2017 |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (139 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Game theory |
Decision making |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Title -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Diner’s Dilemma -- Chapter 2: The Blackmailer’s Paradox -- Chapter 3: The Ultimatum Game -- Chapter 4: Games People Play -- Spotlight: The Keynesian Beauty Contest -- Chapter 5: The Marriage Broker -- Intermezzo: The Gladiators Game -- Chapter 6: The Godfather and the Prisoner’s Dilemma -- Chapter 7: Penguin Mathematics -- Intermezzo: The Raven Paradox -- Chapter 8: Going, Going … Gone! -- Intermezzo: The Newcomb Paradox -- Chapter 9: The Chicken Game and the Cuban Missile Crisis -- Chapter 10: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics -- Chapter 11: Against All Odds -- Chapter 12: On Fairly Sharing a Burden -- Chapter 13: Trust Games -- Chapter 14: How to Gamble If You Must -- Conclusion: Game Theory Guidelines -- Reference Notes -- Bibliography -- Copyright |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Haim Shapira's book explores the intricacies of Game Theory, blending mathematical rigor with engaging storytelling to elucidate how this theory applies to everyday decision-making. Through various scenarios and dilemmas, such as the Prisoner's Dilemma and the Ultimatum Game, Shapira illustrates the importance of strategic thinking, cooperation, and negotiation. The book aims to entertain while educating, appealing to readers interested in mathematics, psychology, |
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philosophy, and decision sciences. It serves as an accessible introduction to the principles of Game Theory without the heavy reliance on mathematical formulas, targeting a broad audience including those new to the topic. |
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