Explore the complexities of political strategy with “Game Theory,” a key volume in the “Political Science” series. This book delves into how mathematical models reveal the dynamics of conflict and cooperation among rational actors.
Chapters Overview:
1. Game Theory — Foundations of strategic decision-making.
2. Nash Equilibrium — Stable strategies against opponents' actions.
3. Evolutionarily Stable Strategy — Strategies that resist invasion in populations.
4. Chicken (Game) — Balancing risk and reward in strategic interactions.
5. Coordination Game — Achieving mutual benefits through strategic alignment.
6. Centipede Game — Trust and betrayal in sequential decision-making.
7. Strategy (Game Theory) — Tactics for optimal outcomes.
8. Non-Cooperative Game Theory — Independent strategic decisions without binding agreements.
9. Backward Induction — Reasoning backward for optimal strategies.
10. Symmetric Game — Strategies in games with identical sets.
11. Folk Theorem — Strategy evolution in repeated games.
12. Correlated Equilibrium — Optimal outcomes with correlated strategies.
13. Outcome (Game Theory) — Potential results of strategic interactions.
14. Subgame Perfect Equilibrium — Optimal strategies at every decision stage.
15. Quantal Response Equilibrium — Probabilistic approach to equilibrium.
16. Epsilon-Equilibrium — Near-equilibrium in imperfect information contexts.
17. Cooperative Bargaining — Negotiation strategies for mutual benefits.
18. Jean-François Mertens — Contributions of the influential game theorist.
19. Mertens-Stable Equilibrium — Stable outcomes in strategic scenarios.
20. M Equilibrium — Multiple equilibria and strategic diversity.
21. Berge Equilibrium — Extensive-form game equilibria.
“Game Theory” enhances understanding of strategic decision-making and offers practical insights for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
