An Introduction to Game Theory

This is a into great book that works well in companion with the more advanced "A Course in Game Theory," by Osborne and Rubinstein. That said it is not layperson's guide to Game Theory, if such a thing could possibly exist.Complaints of a pervious reviewer seem unfounded. Yes, game theory requires math. Game thoery, like most other theory, is also not packaged to be directly ported to the "real world." It requires the use of stylized models to make any ground. Figuring out how to apply a subject like game thoery to the real world is not something that can really be conveyed in a book. Rather, one should try to internlize the concepts contained in the thoery by working simple examples.

This book manages to teach game theory in depth while avoiding any mathematics beyond rudimentary calculus and set theory. It was used as the basis for an undergraduate course that I took, and none of the texts I've used as a graduate student can compare in terms of clarity. This is a book that takes its time, letting ideas sink in rather than abandoning students who don't grasp new concepts right away. The problems given are interesting, and many have clearly-written solutions available online.If you are looking for a more advanced text, then Ken Binmore's recent  Playing for Real  stands out above the crowd.

The book offers several argument about modern applications of the game theory. Particullary, it is importantant the Bayesan probability and the relation with the information theory. The autor leads the student into the secrets of the actual economy. I'm sorry that the cooperative games are treated no completly.

I bought this book as a required coursebook for a class on game theory. At first, I hated this book. There are no solutions to the exercises contained within the book, as another reviewer has noted. If you want to self-teach, you may struggle. However, after performing due diligence, I found that there exists online a pdf of solutions to most exercises within the book, available for free.I can not speak for whether this book is best in comparison to others, because I have not read others, nor would I have the in-depth knowledge to compare, as this is not my field.What I can tell you is that I have learned a lot from this book, but only once I found the self-published solutions manual from the author, available here:[...]If you buy this book, that's pretty necessary if you plan to go forward alone.

If your time is valuable the following two sentences would be enough to summarize my thoughts about this book.Students: If you are required to buy this book, get it used or google it. Yale has incredibly good materials in their open course website oyc.yale.edu/economics/econ-159Anyone else: It will be very wise to spend your money in "any" of the other game theory books.-----My original review is as follows and I am separating it because although I have tried to stay calm and keep it in a respectful way, I have just lost it.-------Let me start this review by saying that I am a graduating senior in a top 10 school so you guys can eliminate unintended biases.It has been more than three months dealing with this book for my game theory class and it would be safe to say this time frame is long enough for me to judge and compare this book with other textbooks required for my class. Although other reviewers mentioned that this book is confusing, after spending more than 10 minutes trying to put in a delicate way, I am just going to say this book is not just confusing, it is just ****, sorry for the language, but maybe the publisher or author should have proof read this book before publishing it. Maybe it is just me but I don't see who is the potential audience of this book combining confusing language, with no flow of logic and no math. Even writing this review I have spent more than 20 minutes trying to understand how did the publisher gave this book a green light or why are the professors around the nation is using this book. Saying this would probably hurt the credibility of this review but this books just sucks, plain and simple, this textbook is a perfect example of how a textbook shouldn't be....

If this is the book your professor chose for a game theory class, you better hope that they know what they're doing (because this book sure doesn't). Very confusing wording masks a poor fundamental understanding of mathematics. YouTube is a better source of game theory information than this book.

"An Introduction to Game Theory" by Martin J. Osborne is a concise and sophisticated introduction to the field of game theory, while "A Course in Game Theory" by the same author offers a more comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the subject matter."An Introduction to Game Theory" provides readers with a concise overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of game theory. It covers a range of topics, including strategic games, extensive games, and Bayesian games, presenting the material in a clear and accessible manner. The book is designed to offer a solid foundation in game theory without overwhelming the reader with excessive detail.On the other hand, "A Course in Game Theory" provides a more extensive treatment of the subject. It covers a broader range of topics, including not only strategic and extensive games but also repeated games, evolutionary game theory, and coalitional games. This book goes into greater depth, presenting more advanced concepts and mathematical formalism.The choice between the two books depends on the reader's level of interest and the desired level of depth in their study of game theory. "An Introduction to Game Theory" is ideal for readers seeking a concise and accessible introduction, while "A Course in Game Theory" is better suited for those who desire a more comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the subject.

Go to class and you wont really need this book!

Il libro è ottimo, un must read per chiunque si volesse approcciare alla teoria dei giochi da un punto di vista formale. Non fate però l'errore di acquistare la versione Kindle del libro. Data la natura del testo, l'autore usa spesso una notazione matematica formale, che però è resa malissimo, rendendo il libro illeggibile e incomprensibile. M aspettavo molto di più da un ebook formato kindle, ho fatto lavori di conversione su pdf in awz3 che a confronto erano professionali. Prendete il cartaceo o il pdf.Nella foto: un esempio di come è su kindle, e come dovrebbe essere.

What can i say - this book to me is FANTASTIC - i cannot read enough of it ! Not being a genius in pure maths, its the right level for me to start learning about game theory. I found the answers online which is fine,i can read the pdfs or print out the answers as i go thru the book ! I think having them in book might be a bit tempting for me personally as well :) I'm just glad i can just check my answers.I bought a second hand copy, but honestly coudlnt see any difference between this and a new copy, except my wallet which save alot of money !Great seller, great book - get it if your serious about learning gametheory and use this as a starting block before getting into the more in-depth publications.

Muy buen libro. Recoge muy bien las propuestas de Nash. Se explican las ideas de una manera clara y concisa

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