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Political Game Theory is a self-contained introduction to game theory and its applications to political science. The book presents choice theory, social choice theory, static and dynamic games of complete information, static and dynamic games of incomplete information, repeated games, bargaining theory, mechanism design and a mathematical appendix covering, logic, real analysis, calculus and probability theory. The methods employed have many applications in various disciplines including comparative politics, international relations and American politics. Political Game Theory is tailored to students without extensive backgrounds in mathematics, and traditional economics, however there are also many special sections that present technical material that will appeal to more advanced students. A large number of exercises are also provided to practice the skills and techniques discussed.
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Analytical Methods for Social Research: Political Game Theory, Adam Meirowitz, Nolan M. McCarty
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Analytical Methods for Social Research: Political Game Theory
- Subtitle
- An Introduction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Adam Meirowitz, Nolan M. McCarty
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 446
- ISBN10
- 0521841070
- ISBN13
- 9780521841078
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Science & Math, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, Politics, Mathematics, Political Theories, Game Theory
- Description
- Political Game Theory is a self-contained introduction to game theory and its applications to political science. The book presents choice theory, social choice theory, static and dynamic games of complete information, static and dynamic games of incomplete information, repeated games, bargaining theory, mechanism design and a mathematical appendix covering, logic, real analysis, calculus and probability theory. The methods employed have many applications in various disciplines including comparative politics, international relations and American politics. Political Game Theory is tailored to students without extensive backgrounds in mathematics, and traditional economics, however there are also many special sections that present technical material that will appeal to more advanced students. A large number of exercises are also provided to practice the skills and techniques discussed.