Introduction to Game Theory

Ideal for social science courses in game theory and research methods <em>Introduction to Game Theory: A Behavioral Approach</em> explains basic game theory concepts--up to and including Bayesian Nash equilibrium--using results from laboratory experiments that examine how real people behave in standard modeled games. Working from the premise that the crux of game theory lies in thinking logically about a problem and formulating research questions based on theory author Kenneth C. Williams takes a nontechnical behavioral approach that is accessible to students with minimal math skills. <p/><strong>Incorporating a wide range of experiments with diverse designs </strong><strong><em>Introduction to Game Theory</em></strong><strong> is also enhanced by numerous pedagogical features: </strong> <p/>* Extensive problem sets in-class experiments and sample exams <p/>* Numerical examples for all of the exercises <p/>* Key terms and concepts for behavioral game theory--which differ from those for standard game theory--and a glossary <p/>* Supplemental lecture material and Internet resources--online games videos lectures problems sets exams and experiments that students can participate in<br>