Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction (Second Edition) (Economics Series)

Author: Xie Shiyou
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Fudan University's Elite Education Series in Economics," offering a foundational tutorial on modern game theory. The content is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the basic concepts of games and game theory; Chapters 2 to 4 cover the fundamental theories of game theory, respectively explaining static, dynamic, and repeated games under the assumptions of perfect information and complete rationality; Chapter 5 introduces game theory under the assumption of bounded rationality; Chapters 6 to 8 discuss various non-ideal information conditions in static and dynamic game theory. The book is written in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, emphasizing the economic significance of game models and principles, and introduces concepts and theories through examples. It greatly helps readers quickly grasp the basic theories and application capabilities of modern game theory, making it an ideal introductory textbook for game theory. It is suitable as a textbook and teaching reference for undergraduate and graduate students in economics and management majors, as well as for economic theorists, economic administrators, and professionals in law, politics, and other fields who may benefit from reading it.