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Partisan Politics as a Game of Chicken | Guest: The Prudentialist | 8/23/24

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Political Strategies Through Game Theory

This chapter focuses on the political strategies Trump must adopt to regain support from lost voter demographics, while also analyzing the impact of his rhetoric on voter loyalty. It introduces game theory concepts, specifically the Prisoner's Dilemma and the game of Chicken, to explore the dynamics of political polarization and decision-making within partisan politics. The discussion emphasizes the role of cooperation and competition in altering political behaviors, highlighting the complexities in fostering mutual benefit amidst contentious party interactions.

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