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What is Game Theory?

Geoff Riley

18th February 2015

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Game theory is the mathematical study of decision-making, of conflict and strategy in social situations.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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