Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction to the Analysis of Strategy, third edition, is a hardcover textbook by Roger A. McCain.
The book introduces strategic interaction through examples and an interdisciplinary approach. Nash equilibrium is a central topic, while the third edition gives additional attention to rationalizable strategies as a bridge from intuitive reasoning to formal analysis. It is intended for readers seeking an accessible introduction to the ideas behind game theory. ISBN 9789814578875 identifies this printed edition.
The objective of the third edition of Game Theory:A Nontechnical Introduction to the Analysis of Strategy is to introduce the ideas of game theory in a way that is approachable, intuitive, and interdisciplinary. Relying on the Karplus Learning Cycle, the book is intended to teach by example. Noncooperative equilibrium concepts such as Nash equilibrium play the central role. In this third edition, increased stress is placed on the concept of rationalizable strategies, which has proven in teaching practice to assist students in making the bridge from intuitive to more formal concepts of noncooperative equilibrium.The Instructor Manual and PowerPoint Slides for the book are available upon request for all instructors who adopt this book as a course text. Please send your request to sales@wspc.com. Read more