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Game Theory

In Our Time

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Exploring the Foundations of Game Theory

The chapter delves into the basics of game theory, discussing its historical development from ancient civilizations to modern mathematicians like John von Neumann. It explores the concepts of two-player games, payoffs, and the distinction between cooperative and non-cooperative games. The discussion also introduces the idea of Nash equilibrium through simple examples to demonstrate optimal decision-making strategies.

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