Mathematics : Game Theory

In The Grammar of Society, Cristina Bicchieri examines social norms, such as fairness, cooperation, and reciprocity, in an effort to understand their nature and dynamics, the expectations that they generate, and how they evolve and change. Bicchieri draws on intellectual traditions of social psychology, experimental economics and evolutionary game theory. more...

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This first volume (of three) examines the methodological origins of game theory up to the Second World War. It adds to the understanding of game theory's contentious roots and offers insights into modern applications of the theory. more...

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In 1984, Robert Axelrod published a book, relating the story of two competitions which he ran, where invited academics entered strategies for the Iterated Prisoners’ Dilemma. The book, almost 20 years on, is still widely read and cited by academics and the general public. As a celebration of that landmark work, we have recreated those competitions to celebrate its 20th anniversary, by again inviting academics to submit prisoners’ dilemma strategies. The first of these new competitions was run in July 2004, and the second in April 2005. Iterated Prisoners’ Dilemma: 20 Years On essentially provides an update of the Axelrod’s book. Specifically, it. • Presents the prisoners’ dilemma, its history and variants. • Highlights original Axelrod's work and its impact. • Discusses results of new competitions. • Showcases selected papers that reflect the latest researches in the area. more...

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A wide-ranging contribution to the literature on industrial economics by leading scholars from Europe and North America, combining theory and applied case studies, on the sometimes surprising effects of competition or anti-trust policy on industry structure. more...

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The volume, devoted to recent contributions to the field of networks modelling, offers a wide panorama of recent advances, both theoretical and methodological, that will interest academics as well as practitioners. Theory and applications are nicely integrated: theoretical papers are in graph theory, game theory, coalitions, dynamics, consumer behaviour, segregation models and new contributions to the area are offered. The applications cover a wide range: airline transportation, financial markets, work team organization, labour and credit market. The volume can be used as a reference book for graduate and postgraduate courses on network theory and complex systems in faculties of economics, mathematics, engineering or social sciences. more...

Price: $109.00