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The proofs of these results, in particular existence of an equilibrium via fixed points, and an elegant direct proof of the minimax theorem for zero-sum games, are presented in a self-contained, accessible way. This is complemented by chapters on combinatorial games like Go; and, it has introductions to algorithmic game theory, traffic games, and the geometry of two-player games. This detailed and lively text requires minimal mathematical background and includes many examples, exercises, and pictures. It is suitable for self-study or introductory courses in mathematics, computer science, or econo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This looks like a fine introduction to game theory, inter alia emphasizing methods for computing equilibria, and mathematical aspects in general. Especially worthy of note is the chapter devoted to correlated equilibria, a topic of central importance not normally covered in introductory texts.' 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Françoise Forges, Université Paris-Dauphine\u003cbr\u003e'This is a rather reader-friendly, engaging, and polished superior creation. It illustrates, explains, motivates every definition, theorem, proof. Interesting and unique choice of topics, such as a delightful introductory chapter on combinatorial games. Highly recommended.' Aviezri Fraenkel, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel\u003cbr\u003e'A masterful presentation of mathematical game theory in all its beauty and elegance, from basic notions to advanced techniques. It fills the gaps left by the many textbooks that cover concepts and applications, but devote only the bare minimum to the mathematical tools and insights, without which game theory would not have become the success it is today.' Sergiu Hart, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003e'Game Theory is the child of mathematicians, as this textbook demonstrates through self-contained, elegant proofs of all seminal Theorems. The lively and rigorous exposition of carefully selected models, such as bargaining, combinatorial and congestion games (the latter two rarely the stuff of textbooks) explains its success far beyond mathematics. To reach deep results on both sides of the theory, Bernhard von Stengel's marvellous learning tool uses uncompromising, yet accessible mathematics and chooses examples to maximal effect.' Hervé Moulin, University of Glasgow\u003cbr\u003e'This will become a classic textbook on non-cooperative game theory. It is very useful for mathematicians, computer scientists, and economic theorists. Each chapter has a clear learning structure, with motivating examples and a central main theorem. The author's long teaching experience and expertise in game theory is apparent on every page.' Abraham Neyman, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003e'Attractively covers of a lot of important material, in particular for students of mathematics and computer science.' Eva Tardos, Cornell University\u003cbr\u003e'This book is a gem. The presentation is clear and well structured, often with nice geometric illustrations. It moves step by step from basics to powerful concepts, methods and results. It is ideal for students of mathematics, computer science and economics who are curious about what game theory is and how it can be used.' Jörgen Weibull, Stockholm School of Economics\u003cbr\u003e'This excellent text develops with clarity and precision the basic concepts and mathematical tools of game theory, enhanced by well-motivated examples, exercises, and practical applications.' Robert Wilson, Stanford University\u003cbr\u003e'An exceptionally lucid introduction to the fundamentals of game theory, enlivened by examples that are sure to captivate students.' Peyton Young, University of Oxford\u003cbr\u003e'This is a rigorous, yet accessible introduction to mathematical non-cooperative game theory. 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Now in its second edition, this textbook features a new focus on how managerial economics has been transformed by the increasing importance of digitization within both the workplace and wider economy. It also features a new chapter on consumer theory, which emphasizes psychological factors and behavioural economics. Wilkinson adapts a user-friendly problem-solving approach to take the reader in gradual steps from simple problems through increasingly difficult material to complex case studies, demonstrating how to apply the principles of managerial economics to real-life situations. This book will be invaluable to busine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'As a second edition this is a virtually new book of some 776 pages. This reflects the growth of managerial economics itself in recent years. It defines and uses digitization where big data and other advances reflect the increasing ability to connect people, devices and objects anywhere. 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Trust in Marketing  Part III: The Trust Construct’s Analytical Boundaries  5. Trust Definition: A Content Meta-Analysis  6. Trust in Market Relationships: The Main Analytical Dimensions  Part IV: Trust Development  7. A Trust Growth Model  8. The Evolutionary and Interactive Dynamics of Trust   References  Index","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742133530967,"sku":"9781845427610","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781845427610.jpg?v=1720060164"},{"product_id":"economics-of-terrorism-and-counter-terrorism-measures-history-theory-and-evidence-9783030965761","title":"Economics of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook presents a systematic study of terrorism from the standpoint of economic analysis. 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After forty years at the University of Chicago, Becker left a slew of unpublished writings that used an economic approach to human behavior, analyzing such topics as preference formation, rational indoctrination, income inequality, drugs and addiction, and the economics of family.  These papers unveil the process and personalitydirect, critical, curiousthat made him a beloved figure in his field and beyond. The Economic Approach examines these extant works as a capstone to the Becker oeuvrenot because the works are perfect, but because they offer an illuminating, instructive glimpse into the machinations of an economist who wasn't motivated by publications. Here, and throughout his works, an inquisitive spirit remains remarkable and forever resonant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gary Becker is one of the greatest economists of all time. \u003ci\u003eThe Economic Approach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis perhaps the best place to start dipping into his work.\" -- Tyler Cowen | George Mason University\u003cbr\u003e\"What a tremendous book! Becker was a giant, with an extraordinary combination of intense focus and curiosity, and you can see his genius here. Be prepared to be surprised and illuminated—and to have some fun in the process.” -- Cass R. Sunstein | author of \"Too Much Information\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Edward Glaeser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. 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Modern finance has much to do, but it can do no better than to add to what Merton has already done, and I recommend this book to all who wish to learn what finance has been up to for the past two decades.\" \u003ci\u003eStephen Ross, Journal of Finance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I do not see how one can undertake research in intertemporal asset-pricing under uncertainty without studying very carefully the past and present work of Robert C. Merton. Accordingly, Basil Blackwell has done the academic and non-academic finance community a great service by publishing this book.\" \u003ci\u003eMichael Selby, The Economic Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A coherent text that represents a bible on continuous-time finance. Anyone with an interest in financial economics will be aware of the outstanding achievements of Robert C. Merton. To these individuals the book will come as no disappointment. It will undoubtedly be a classic reference on continuous-time finance for many years to come.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Manchester School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"John Maynard Keynes alludes to economics in the following terms ...'the delightful paths of our own most agreeable branch of moral sciences, in which theory and fact, intuitive imagination and practical judgment, are blended in a manner comfortable to the human intellect.' Robert C. Merton's \u003ci\u003eContinuous-time Finance,\u003c\/i\u003e which comes to us more than 20 years after his first paper appeared, squarely fits this description.\" \u003ci\u003eSuresh Sundaresan, Columbia University, The Review of Financial Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Paul A. Samuelson. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introduction to Finance and the Mathematics of Continuous-time Models:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Modern Finance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Introduction to Portfolio Selection and Capital Market Theory: Static Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. On the Mathematics and Economic Assumptions of Continuous-time Financial Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Optimum Consumption and Portfolio Selection in Continuous-time Models:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Lifetime Portfolio Selection under Uncertainty: The Continuous-time Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Optimum Consumption and Portfolio Rules in a Continuous-time Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. 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On the Pricing of Contingent Claims and the Modigliani-Miller Theorem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Contingent Claims Analysis in the Theory of Corporate Finance and Financial Intermediation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: An Intertemporal-Equilibrium Theory of Finance:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. An Intertemporal Capital Asset Pricing Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. A General Equilibrium Theory of Finance in Continuous Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Applications of the Continuous-Time Model to Selected Issues in Public Finance:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. An Asymptotic Theory of Growth Under Uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. On Consumption-Indexed Public Pension Plans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. An Analytic Derivation of the Cost of Loan Guarantees and Deposit Insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. 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In his latest book, he manages to condense his life’s research into one gripping, bite-sized read that is accessible to a diverse range of readers from the artist and software programmer to the financial regulator or economist.\" -- Scott Burns * The Independent Review *\u003cbr\u003e\"Maurer’s latest book is a . . . highly accessible introduction to the complex topic of payment systems. Written in an engagingly informal style accompanied by eye-catching photographs, it is an excellent teaching resource that will surely become a standard feature of reading lists in undergraduate courses in economic anthropology and the anthropology of finance and money.\"  -- John Cox * Anthropological Forum *\u003cbr\u003e\"Maurer’s volume is beautifully produced and pocket-sized, with lots of sharp illustrations in full colour and generous spacing.... Maurer’s book is for anyone interested in the future of money. That is a lot of people. It aims to surprise readers by approaching money in ways that are at once counter-intuitive and familiar.\" -- Keith Hart * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *\u003cbr\u003e\"Bill Maurer’s short, pocket-sized, succinct, lively, and sharply clear book on a vast and varied topic—the history and practice of monetary payments, worldwide—works like a skillfully cut gemstone. Keep turning, keep noticing new facets of the complexly brilliant entity that is money, as perceived and crafted for accessible view by an expert in reaching a wide and varied audience.\" -- Jane I. Guyer * Journal of Anthropological Research *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments  vii\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction. Who This Book Is For  1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Disruptions in Money  17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2. What Is Money?  37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. 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Monetary Repertoires  129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Further Reading  145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index  153","brand":"Duke University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866013446487,"sku":"9780822359999","price":24.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780822359999.jpg?v=1722276625"},{"product_id":"boom-bust-house-prices-banking-and-the-depression-of-2010-9780856832543","title":"Boom Bust House Prices Banking and the Depression","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on a study of property markets over the last 200 years, Harrison warns of the danger to banks, business and jobs of ignoring a remarkably regular 18-year cycle.  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