Game theory, complexity, and simplicity Part III: Critique and prospective

Game theory, complexity, and simplicity Part III: Critique and prospective

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Game theory, complexity, and simplicity part II: Problems and applications

In Part I an expository overview of the basic concepts of the theory of games was presented. The different forms for representing a game were noted and the various solutions were discussed and illustrated. Here we examine the highly different approaches adopted by those who regard themselves as game theorists and by those others who utilize game theory We examine the four most important distinc...

Game theory, complexity and simplicity part 1: A tutorial

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GAME THEORY , COMPLEXITY AND SIMPLICITY Part I : A Tutorial

The theory of games is now over 50 years old. Its applications and misapplications abound. It is now "respectable". Bright young economic theorists bucking for promotion need to be aware of agency theory, reputation theory, the new industrial organization, auction theory, refinements of equilibria, perfect equilibria, trembling hand equilibria, strong equilibria, Bayesian equilibria, problems w...

Game Theory and Strategic Complexity