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OverviewCovering all the essential topics for undergraduate courses, this is the ideal student introduction to game theory. The book sets out the basics of the subject in a non-technical way. All discussion and explanation is clear, well structured, and entirely accessible to students of both economics and business.In addition to describing and explaining the basic theory, Game Theory uses illustrations and examples to show its application to realistic, topical, and interesting problems-ranging from strategic decision-making within companies to international environmental policy-making.The book also features exercises with accompanying solutions to allow the student to check progress throughout the course, and a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham Romp (Senior Lecturer in Economics, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Central England Business School, Birmingham)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.617kg ISBN: 9780198775027ISBN 10: 0198775024 Pages: 294 Publication Date: 28 August 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1: What is Game Theory? 2: Static Game Theory 3: Dynamic Game Theory 4: Oligopoly 5: Entry Deterrence 6: New Classical Macroeconomics 7: New Keynesian Macroeconomics 8: International Policy Coordination 9: Strategic Trade Policy 10: Environmental Economics 11: Experimental Economics 12: Criticisms of Game TheoryReviewsThis book is an interesting contribution to the growing number of books on Game Theory and its economic applications. Mathematical prerequisites are minimal and the level of technicality is low. What distinguishes this book from others at this level is the choice of applications: oligopoly theory, macroeconommics, trade theory, and environmental economics...it will be useful both as an introductory text book and as supplementary reading for intermediate courses in macroeconomics and game theory./Jurgen Eichberger Universitat des Saarlandes/ The Economic Journal September 1998. Provides an introduction to basic game theory concepts and illustrates how these have been applied to a diverse range of economic issues./journal of Economic Literature Volume 36, no.3, September 1998. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |