Game Theory and Public Policy, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)

Building on the success of the first edition, Game Theory and Public Policy, Second Edition provides a critical, selective review of key concepts in game theory with a view to their applications in public policy. The author further suggests modifications for some of the models (chiefly in cooperative game theory) to improve their applicability to economics and public policy. Roger McCain makes use of the analytical tools of game theory for the pragmatic purpose of identifying problems and exploring potential solutions, providing a toolkit for the analysis of public policy allowing for a clearer understanding of the public policy enterprise itself. His critical review of major topics from both cooperative and non-cooperative game theory includes less-known ideas and constructive proposals for new approaches. This revised edition features a new second half that focuses on biform games, combining cooperative and non-cooperative decisions in a simple and natural way to provide a working model of externalities that can be applied to issues such as monopoly policy and labor market policies. Drawing on comparatively well understood models in cooperative game theory and the author's own research on mathematical models of biform games, this unique approach and treatment of game theory, updated and expanded to stay on the cutting edge, will be a useful resource for students and scholars of economics and public policy, as well as for policymakers themselves.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2017
Authors:	Roger A. McCain
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78811-212-3
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Optimization > Game theory
LSN:	1-78811-212-1
Barcode:	9781788112123

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