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Game Theory Evolving: A Problem-Centered Introduction to Modeling Strategic Interaction - Second Edition
Herbert Gintis
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Description for Game Theory Evolving: A Problem-Centered Introduction to Modeling Strategic Interaction - Second Edition
Paperback. Focusing on evolutionary game theory, this textbook shows students how to apply game theory to model human behavior in ways that reflect the special nature of sociality and individuality. It also includes solutions to the problems presented and information related to agent-based modeling. Num Pages: 408 pages, 79 line illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; KC; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 179 x 27. Weight in Grams: 858.
Since its original publication in 2000, Game Theory Evolving has been considered the best textbook on evolutionary game theory. This completely revised and updated second edition of Game Theory Evolving contains new material and shows students how to apply game theory to model human behavior in ways that reflect the special nature of sociality and individuality. The textbook continues its in-depth look at cooperation in teams, agent-based simulations, experimental economics, the evolution and diffusion of preferences, and the connection between biology and economics. Recognizing that students learn by doing, the textbook introduces principles through practice. Herbert Gintis exposes students to ... Read more
Since its original publication in 2000, Game Theory Evolving has been considered the best textbook on evolutionary game theory. This completely revised and updated second edition of Game Theory Evolving contains new material and shows students how to apply game theory to model human behavior in ways that reflect the special nature of sociality and individuality. The textbook continues its in-depth look at cooperation in teams, agent-based simulations, experimental economics, the evolution and diffusion of preferences, and the connection between biology and economics. Recognizing that students learn by doing, the textbook introduces principles through practice. Herbert Gintis exposes students to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
858g
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691140513
SKU
V9780691140513
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99-12
About Herbert Gintis
Herbert Gintis holds faculty positions at the Santa Fe Institute, Central European University, and University of Siena. He has coedited numerous books, including "Moral Sentiments and Material Interests, Unequal Chances" (Princeton), and "Foundations of Human Sociality".
Reviews for Game Theory Evolving: A Problem-Centered Introduction to Modeling Strategic Interaction - Second Edition
"Gintis has wholeheartedly embraced the evolutionary approach to games... The author is an accomplished economist raised in the classical mold, and his background shows in many aspects of the book ... [He] has important things to say."
Karl Sigmund, Science "Game Theory Evolving is an exceptionally well-written and constructed introduction to the field. And with Gintis' outline of agent-based modeling and ... Read more
Karl Sigmund, Science "Game Theory Evolving is an exceptionally well-written and constructed introduction to the field. And with Gintis' outline of agent-based modeling and ... Read more