Game Theory

  1. Classic Static Games
    1. Prisoner's Dilemma
      1. Game Structure
        1. Payoff Matrix
          1. Dominant Strategies
            1. Nash Equilibrium
            2. Interpretations and Applications
              1. Social Dilemmas
                1. Public Goods Problems
                  1. Arms Race
                  2. Variations
                    1. Asymmetric Prisoner's Dilemma
                      1. N-Person Prisoner's Dilemma
                    2. Coordination Games
                      1. Battle of the Sexes
                        1. Multiple Equilibria
                          1. Coordination vs. Conflict
                            1. Mixed Strategy Solution
                            2. Pure Coordination
                              1. Common Interest
                                1. Focal Points
                                  1. Communication Effects
                                  2. Stag Hunt
                                    1. Risk Dominance
                                      1. Payoff Dominance
                                        1. Social Contract Theory
                                      2. Anti-Coordination Games
                                        1. Matching Pennies
                                          1. Zero-Sum Structure
                                            1. Mixed Strategy Equilibrium
                                              1. Randomization Necessity
                                              2. Hawk-Dove Game
                                                1. Evolutionary Interpretation
                                                  1. Asymmetric Equilibrium
                                                    1. Population Dynamics
                                                  2. Market Entry Games
                                                    1. Entry Deterrence
                                                      1. Incumbent vs. Entrant
                                                        1. Strategic Barriers
                                                        2. Capacity Choice
                                                          1. Quantity Competition
                                                            1. Investment Decisions
                                                          2. Public Goods Games
                                                            1. Voluntary Contribution
                                                              1. Free Rider Problem
                                                                1. Underprovision
                                                                2. Threshold Public Goods
                                                                  1. Critical Mass
                                                                    1. Coordination Requirements

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                                                                6. Dynamic Games and Sequential Decision-Making