The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (530 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393337170 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Long live economics!" John Burns, The Times Higher Education "Unlike most of the ranks of management advice books which pad out bookshop business sections, here is one which is rigorous, fun and extremely useful all at the same time." The Economist . "It is an easy read and is written in a lively tone-which is not something I particularly recall from my lectures in the 1980s
Nalebuff applies game theory to business strategy and is the co-founder of one of America's fastest-growing companies, Honest Tea. He is among the world’s leading economists, having made fundamental contributions in several major fields as well as in game theory. He is the author of many books, including Dixit/Nalebuff: Thinking Strategically (Norton, 1991), Dixit/Pindyck: Investment Under Uncertaint
"Changed the way I think about a lot of situations." according to WJC. Great book. Being a military officer, I've read a lot of of books on Strategy. I think the book is misnamed, it is really a primer on game theory. What is the difference between Game Theory and Strategy you ask? Game theory is primarily mathematical. It uses math to guide decision-making. If you have good data on probabilities of different courses of action or a reasonab. "Deceptively Brilliant" according to Jay S. Rosenberg. Deceptive because game theory, what this book is about, adds an "easy to get" dimension to decision making that cuts through the misc clutter that usually accompanies "thinking through" a problem to its solution. Plus the authors sense of humor makes the explanations and examples fun to understand. Highly recommended, especially for recent grads just getting into the bus. "Awesome book. I didn't have much experience or knowledge" according to Eric F. Awesome book. I didn't have much experience or knowledge about game theory, but this book has changed that! The authors do a great job laying out simple but practical examples that help you understand the concepts, and even add a little humor in there too!
Using a diverse array of rich case studiesfrom pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and historythe authors show how nearly every business and personal interaction has a game-theory component to it. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Mastering game theory will make you more successful in business and life, and this lively book is the key to that mastery.. “I am hard pressed to think of another book that can match the combination of practical insights and reading enjoyment.”Steven Levitt Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you