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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791691903321

Autore

Gates Scott <1957->

Titolo

Games, information, and politics : applying game theoretic models to political science / / Scott Gates, Brian D. Humes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor : , : University of Michigan Press, , 1997

ISBN

1-282-76567-1

9786612765674

0-472-02753-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Analytical perspectives on politics

Altri autori (Persone)

HumesBrian D

Disciplina

320/.01/51

Soggetti

Game theory

Political science - Mathematical models

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; 1. Modeling with Games; 2. A Brief Introduction to Game Theoretic Models; 3. Strategic Choice and Progressive Ambition in American Politics: An Examination of Rohde's Model; 4. Dynamic Games and the Politics of International Trade: An Examination of Coneybeare's Trade Wars; 5. Information and Transitions to Democracy: An Examination of Przeworski's Democracy and the Market; 6. Commitment, Bluffs, and Reputation; 7. Conclusion; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Explains how game theory can be used to explain political phenomena