A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory

Jackson, Matthew O.

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1968579

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A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory

21 Pages Posted: 5 Dec 2011 Last revised: 22 Jan 2017

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Matthew O. Jackson

Stanford University - Department of Economics; Santa Fe Institute

Date Written: December 5, 2011

Abstract

I provide a (very) brief introduction to game theory. I have developed these notes to provide quick access to some of the basics of game theory; mainly as an aid for students in courses in which I assumed familiarity with game theory but did not require it as a prerequisite.

Keywords: Game Theory

JEL Classification: C72

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Jackson, Matthew O., A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory (December 5, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1968579 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1968579