Book Name : Games Theory At Work
Author : James Miller
What is it about : The book comes alive with countless examples from criminal investigations, pricing of goods to calling the price at auctions that illustrate Games Theory playing a central role in determining the choices people make and the corresponding outcomes.
Some thoughts after having read the book : Games Theory fits in well with my very own central plank of life's many philosophies - getting the best compromise. And the best compromise being essentially the famous Nash Equilibrium a.k.a. stable selfish outcome. But of course, making choices in life is never so straightforward and mechanical but Games Theory does give you pause for thoughts and possibly clarity when faced with a dilemma.
Would I recommend this book to you : If you had ever wondered what Games Theory is all about and how you can best play your hand in a negotiation and come up tops, then read on. The examples can get a bit tiresome and repetitive and the numerous "stick" diagrams in the book, representing the situations and outcomes in different cases, although fine in illustrating the points and dilemma, they lack colors, liveliness and imagination.
Author : James Miller
What is it about : The book comes alive with countless examples from criminal investigations, pricing of goods to calling the price at auctions that illustrate Games Theory playing a central role in determining the choices people make and the corresponding outcomes.
Some thoughts after having read the book : Games Theory fits in well with my very own central plank of life's many philosophies - getting the best compromise. And the best compromise being essentially the famous Nash Equilibrium a.k.a. stable selfish outcome. But of course, making choices in life is never so straightforward and mechanical but Games Theory does give you pause for thoughts and possibly clarity when faced with a dilemma.
Would I recommend this book to you : If you had ever wondered what Games Theory is all about and how you can best play your hand in a negotiation and come up tops, then read on. The examples can get a bit tiresome and repetitive and the numerous "stick" diagrams in the book, representing the situations and outcomes in different cases, although fine in illustrating the points and dilemma, they lack colors, liveliness and imagination.
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