Game Theory 101

William Spaniel is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He previously worked at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation as a Stanton Nuclear Security Postdoctoral Fellow. He has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Rochester and is the creator of the popular YouTube series Game Theory 101 as well as the website gametheory101.com.

Game Theory 101 includes four main lesson components, each with several chapters and subchapters, with discussions centered on strategic and extensive form games. Spaniel introduces various games of increasing difficulty while providing theoretical tools for solving them.

The first section of the book thoroughly explains concepts, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent chapters. This means you'll be less confused as you encounter idea clarifications along the way. The book also includes clear examples to back up each discussion, making it easier for even novices to understand what game theory is.

It's worth noting that Spaniel wrote Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook with the assumption that his readers are fairly well-versed in algebra. As a result, the formulas and steps required to arrive at the final results are not explained. Certain sections of the book may be difficult to navigate if you are unfamiliar with algebra.

Author: William Spaniel

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492728152

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