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Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook [Kindle Edition]

William Spaniel
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Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook is a no-nonsense, games-centered introduction to strategic form (matrix) and extensive form (game tree) games. From the first lesson to the last, this textbook introduces games of increasing complexity and then teaches the game theoretical tools necessary to solve them. Inside, you will find:
  • All the basics fully explained, including pure strategy Nash equilibrium, mixed strategy Nash equilibrium, the mixed strategy algorithm, how to calculate payoffs, strict dominance, weak dominance, iterated elimination of strictly dominated strategies, iterated elimination of weakly dominated strategies, subgame perfect equilibrium, backward induction, forward induction, and more.
  • Dozens of games solved, including the prisoner's dilemma, stag hunt, matching pennies, zero sum games, battle of the sexes/Bach or Stravinsky, chicken/snowdrift, pure coordination, deadlock, safety in numbers, Selten's game, the escalation game, the ultimatum game, the pirate game, nim, the centipede game, the hawk-dove game, the volunteer's dilemma, and rock-paper-scissors.
  • Rich descriptions of important economic concepts such as commitment problems, burning bridges, and the chain store paradox.
  • Advanced topics such as generalized games, comparative statics, and knife-edge conditions.
  • Real world applications including wars, arms races, duopolistic competition, advertising, game shows, soccer, baseball, video games, and more.
  • Crystal clear, line-by-line calculations of every step, with more than 400 images so you don't miss a thing.
Quick, efficient, and to the point, Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook is perfect for introductory game theory, intermediate microeconomics, and political science.

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People often ask me to recommend a book that gives an introduction to game theory. Up until now I strangely did not have a proper answer....But today I am thrilled to say there is finally a great game theory introduction that I can recommend. The e-book is called: Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook. --Presh Talwalkar, Mind Your Decisions

About the Author

William Spaniel is a PhD student in political science at the University of Rochester and creator of the popular YouTube series Game Theory 101.

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This book was an easy read that helped explain some game theory methods. Bob  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
It's the best book I've read about the subject. LuisA  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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23 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought that this was a very informative book. December 22, 2011
By Shea C.
Format:Kindle Edition
I totally disagree with the one star review previously posted. I'm not a rocket scientist. I need books like this to spell things out for me. This book delivered the information that I needed in way that I could understand. Too bad other people think that a wikipedia article could replace a book this packed with information. I really hate when people give one star reviews on books that don't deserve it because they think they could have done a better job. Take the time to read the description. You will get exactly what the author has described.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice introduction to the subject April 30, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very nice work. Thanks so much to the author for his efforts. I bought the $3.99 ($1 price increase) version. [The author responds to comments on his blog. He told me the proice went up to $3.99 when he added the third chapter. Good for those with the $2.99 version to know.] Still a bargain. What is nice is that once I bought it, Amazon has an app that let's me download it again (for free) to my iPod Touch. Perfect level for short seminar that I may give soon to retired folks as a supplement.

I gave it a high rating because it is an excellent job for what it is. It is not intended as a mathematical treatise on the subject. You will still want to read it with pencil and paper at hand as you would with any technical subject matter.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good! March 6, 2012
By Igor
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Simple and direct to the point. A good introduction text for a good price to who have some little time to learn a new topic.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars In South Korea, It still works
My professor of game theory was really outstanding, But, He is little bit presumptuous in that he frequently used log functions to get the best response, which I would never know... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Kim
3.0 out of 5 stars The titledoes not match the content.
However the book is well written and can provide a elementary understanding to basic ideas of game theory. Undergrad college students could be the primarily audience for the book.
Published 1 month ago by Vladimir Yancher
4.0 out of 5 stars Really helped with my game theory class
This book was an easy read that helped explain some game theory methods. It doesn't cover all of them, at least not by names I recognize. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook
Well presented - Highly recommended. I suggest Game Theory to anybody interested in decision making. The authors video series in outstanding!
Published 2 months ago by Brian Mead
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice e-Book with website
The e-book is well written with a few errors here and there which are superseded by William's videos on his website to complement this textbook. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Guerrero
3.0 out of 5 stars Product is okay
Will prefer a PDF version. Lack of printing is a big drawback.Would not buy an ebook again without the print option.
Published 3 months ago by Kasim L. Alli, Ph.D, Professor of Finance, Clark Atlanta University.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for the money
I bought this book after watching some of the gametheory101 videos on youtube - was very impressed by the clarity of the videos and with the author's obvious comfort with the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dan Tampanaru
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Instructional Style
I am currently taking a course in Game Theory, and this book (and video series) is the key to connecting all the dots for me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob "Bodhi" Wolff
5.0 out of 5 stars Likely the most accessible book in the field.
This book along with the author's website and his youtube videos are easy to understand and very helpful. Very good companion if you need some understanding in game theory field.
Published 3 months ago by Bryan W. Kornele
5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook for bachelor and master students
I had taken game theory in my masters program. I wish this one book was available to me 10 years ago. It solves many problems in full details. (Please don't go by one poor review. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vinod Kumar
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William Spaniel is a PhD student in political science at the University of Rochester, creator of the popular YouTube series Game Theory 101, and founder of gametheory101.com. You can email him at williamspaniel@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @gametheory101.

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